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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.08, 36,825.60 and 17,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.08, 36,825.60 and 17,733.84 is: 24,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.08 : 36,825.60 = 17,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.08/36,825.60 = 17,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.08x = 36,825.60 × 17,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.08x = 653,059,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,059,298.30/26,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.92

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