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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.21, 26,932.97 and 6,713.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.21, 26,932.97 and 6,713.09 is: 10,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.21 : 26,932.97 = 6,713.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.21/26,932.97 = 6,713.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.21x = 26,932.97 × 6,713.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.21x = 180,803,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,803,451.58/17,955.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.69

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