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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.60, 26,933.40 and 6,267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.60, 26,933.40 and 6,267.30 is: 9,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.60 : 26,933.40 = 6,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.60/26,933.40 = 6,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.60x = 26,933.40 × 6,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.60x = 168,799,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,799,697.82/17,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.95

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