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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.70, 25,581.18 and 13,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.70, 25,581.18 and 13,164.90 is: 19,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.70 : 25,581.18 = 13,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.70/25,581.18 = 13,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.70x = 25,581.18 × 13,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.70x = 336,773,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,773,676.58/17,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.48

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