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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.89, 26,962.64 and 10,093.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.89, 26,962.64 and 10,093.25 is: 15,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.89 : 26,962.64 = 10,093.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.89/26,962.64 = 10,093.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.89x = 26,962.64 × 10,093.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.89x = 272,140,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,140,615.71/17,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.58

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