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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.94, 26,933.92 and 6,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.94, 26,933.92 and 6,110.90 is: 9,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.94 : 26,933.92 = 6,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.94/26,933.92 = 6,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.94x = 26,933.92 × 6,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.94x = 164,590,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,590,491.73/17,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.35

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