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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.64, 25,577.48 and 12,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.64, 25,577.48 and 12,948.60 is: 19,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.64 : 25,577.48 = 12,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.64/25,577.48 = 12,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.64x = 25,577.48 × 12,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.64x = 331,192,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,192,557.53/17,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.79

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