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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.92, 26,951.48 and 9,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.92, 26,951.48 and 9,204.98 is: 13,810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.92 : 26,951.48 = 9,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.92/26,951.48 = 9,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.92x = 26,951.48 × 9,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.92x = 248,087,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,087,834.37/17,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.34

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