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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.76, 25,595.73 and 10,654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.76, 25,595.73 and 10,654.23 is: 15,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.76 : 25,595.73 = 10,654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.76/25,595.73 = 10,654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.76x = 25,595.73 × 10,654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.76x = 272,702,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,702,794.44/17,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.40

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