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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.29, 25,566.99 and 16,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.29, 25,566.99 and 16,415.29 is: 24,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.29 : 25,566.99 = 16,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.29/25,566.99 = 16,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.29x = 25,566.99 × 16,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.29x = 419,689,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,689,618.01/17,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.05

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