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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.87, 25,671.13 and 13,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.87, 25,671.13 and 13,943.95 is: 20,936.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.87 : 25,671.13 = 13,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.87/25,671.13 = 13,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.87x = 25,671.13 × 13,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.87x = 357,956,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,956,854.13/17,096.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.98

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