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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.22, 25,510.25 and 9,125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.22, 25,510.25 and 9,125.94 is: 13,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.22 : 25,510.25 = 9,125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.22/25,510.25 = 9,125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.22x = 25,510.25 × 9,125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.22x = 232,805,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,805,033.70/17,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.69

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