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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.55, 26,922.96 and 13,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.55, 26,922.96 and 13,027.93 is: 19,518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.55 : 26,922.96 = 13,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.55/26,922.96 = 13,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.55x = 26,922.96 × 13,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.55x = 350,750,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,750,438.27/17,970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.07

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