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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.22, 25,511.75 and 9,126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.22, 25,511.75 and 9,126.94 is: 13,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.22 : 25,511.75 = 9,126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.22/25,511.75 = 9,126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.22x = 25,511.75 × 9,126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.22x = 232,844,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,844,211.55/17,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.18

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