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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.88, 25,584.96 and 10,810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.88, 25,584.96 and 10,810.46 is: 16,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.88 : 25,584.96 = 10,810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.88/25,584.96 = 10,810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.88x = 25,584.96 × 10,810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.88x = 276,585,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,585,186.68/17,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,212.61

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