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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.28, 25,585.92 and 13,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.28, 25,585.92 and 13,167.36 is: 19,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.28 : 25,585.92 = 13,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.28/25,585.92 = 13,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.28x = 25,585.92 × 13,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.28x = 336,899,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,899,019.57/17,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.04

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