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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.08, 26,946.78 and 9,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.08, 26,946.78 and 9,195.64 is: 13,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.08 : 26,946.78 = 9,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.08/26,946.78 = 9,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.08x = 26,946.78 × 9,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.08x = 247,792,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,792,888.04/17,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.57

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