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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.76, 26,902.38 and 6,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.76, 26,902.38 and 6,846.52 is: 10,269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.76 : 26,902.38 = 6,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.76/26,902.38 = 6,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.76x = 26,902.38 × 6,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.76x = 184,187,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,187,682.72/17,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.87

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