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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.94, 25,508.07 and 10,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.94, 25,508.07 and 10,774.98 is: 16,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.94 : 25,508.07 = 10,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.94/25,508.07 = 10,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.94x = 25,508.07 × 10,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.94x = 274,848,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,848,944.09/17,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,135.37

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