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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.92, 25,584.52 and 8,293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.92, 25,584.52 and 8,293.77 is: 12,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.92 : 25,584.52 = 8,293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.92/25,584.52 = 8,293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.92x = 25,584.52 × 8,293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.92x = 212,192,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,192,124.44/17,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.43

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