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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.85, 26,926.44 and 6,264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.85, 26,926.44 and 6,264.05 is: 9,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.85 : 26,926.44 = 6,264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.85/26,926.44 = 6,264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.85x = 26,926.44 × 6,264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.85x = 168,668,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,668,566.48/17,950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.13

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