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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.60, 25,465.97 and 10,746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.60, 25,465.97 and 10,746.73 is: 16,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.60 : 25,465.97 = 10,746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.60/25,465.97 = 10,746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.60x = 25,465.97 × 10,746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.60x = 273,675,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,675,776.45/17,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,093.28

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