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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.04, 26,917.72 and 13,024.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.04, 26,917.72 and 13,024.42 is: 19,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.04 : 26,917.72 = 13,024.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.04/26,917.72 = 13,024.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.04x = 26,917.72 × 13,024.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.04x = 350,587,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,587,590.87/17,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.82

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