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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.80, 25,631.10 and 9,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.80, 25,631.10 and 9,293.80 is: 13,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.80 : 25,631.10 = 9,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.80/25,631.10 = 9,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.80x = 25,631.10 × 9,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.80x = 238,210,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,210,317.18/17,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.07

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