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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.06, 26,932.08 and 4,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.06, 26,932.08 and 4,807.44 is: 7,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.06 : 26,932.08 = 4,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.06/26,932.08 = 4,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.06x = 26,932.08 × 4,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.06x = 129,474,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,474,358.68/17,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.02

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