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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.21, 25,615.73 and 8,747.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.21, 25,615.73 and 8,747.19 is: 13,133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.21 : 25,615.73 = 8,747.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.21/25,615.73 = 8,747.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.21x = 25,615.73 × 8,747.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.21x = 224,065,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,065,657.30/17,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.05

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