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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.70, 26,902.17 and 6,247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.70, 26,902.17 and 6,247.93 is: 9,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.70 : 26,902.17 = 6,247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.70/26,902.17 = 6,247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.70x = 26,902.17 × 6,247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.70x = 168,082,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,082,875.01/17,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.94

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