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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.48, 25,524.24 and 10,028.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.48, 25,524.24 and 10,028.74 is: 14,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.48 : 25,524.24 = 10,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.48/25,524.24 = 10,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.48x = 25,524.24 × 10,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.48x = 255,975,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,975,966.66/17,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,999.63

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