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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.23, 25,593.58 and 13,742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.23, 25,593.58 and 13,742.67 is: 20,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.23 : 25,593.58 = 13,742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.23/25,593.58 = 13,742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.23x = 25,593.58 × 13,742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.23x = 351,724,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,724,124.06/17,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.01

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