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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.80, 26,934.42 and 6,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.80, 26,934.42 and 6,110.56 is: 9,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.80 : 26,934.42 = 6,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.80/26,934.42 = 6,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.80x = 26,934.42 × 6,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.80x = 164,584,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,584,389.48/17,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.60

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