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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.65, 25,545.52 and 10,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.65, 25,545.52 and 10,764.59 is: 16,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.65 : 25,545.52 = 10,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.65/25,545.52 = 10,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.65x = 25,545.52 × 10,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.65x = 274,987,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,987,049.14/17,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,174.14

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