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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.05, 25,492.86 and 10,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.05, 25,492.86 and 10,795.10 is: 16,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.05 : 25,492.86 = 10,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.05/25,492.86 = 10,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.05x = 25,492.86 × 10,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.05x = 275,197,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,197,845.52/17,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.45

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