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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.67, 26,924.66 and 13,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.67, 26,924.66 and 13,029.05 is: 19,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.67 : 26,924.66 = 13,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.67/26,924.66 = 13,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.67x = 26,924.66 × 13,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.67x = 350,802,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,802,676.23/17,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.76

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