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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.92, 26,926.38 and 4,802.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.92, 26,926.38 and 4,802.95 is: 7,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.92 : 26,926.38 = 4,802.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.92/26,926.38 = 4,802.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.92x = 26,926.38 × 4,802.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.92x = 129,326,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,326,108.49/17,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.43

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