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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.08, 26,943.42 and 6,267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.08, 26,943.42 and 6,267.30 is: 9,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.08 : 26,943.42 = 6,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.08/26,943.42 = 6,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.08x = 26,943.42 × 6,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.08x = 168,862,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,862,330.11/17,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.24

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