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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.53, 36,750.90 and 17,195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.53, 36,750.90 and 17,195.69 is: 23,737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.53 : 36,750.90 = 17,195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.53/36,750.90 = 17,195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.53x = 36,750.90 × 17,195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.53x = 631,956,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,956,813.89/26,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.67

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