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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.88, 25,520.64 and 12,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.88, 25,520.64 and 12,023.07 is: 18,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.88 : 25,520.64 = 12,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.88/25,520.64 = 12,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.88x = 25,520.64 × 12,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.88x = 306,836,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,836,441.16/17,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.66

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