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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.08, 26,946.60 and 9,199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.08, 26,946.60 and 9,199.12 is: 13,802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.08 : 26,946.60 = 9,199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.08/26,946.60 = 9,199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.08x = 26,946.60 × 9,199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.08x = 247,885,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,885,006.99/17,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.00

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