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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.03, 26,925.98 and 9,183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.03, 26,925.98 and 9,183.53 is: 13,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.03 : 26,925.98 = 9,183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.03/26,925.98 = 9,183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.03x = 26,925.98 × 9,183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.03x = 247,275,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,275,364.56/17,967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.73

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