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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.76, 25,629.63 and 8,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.76, 25,629.63 and 8,210.62 is: 12,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.76 : 25,629.63 = 8,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.76/25,629.63 = 8,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.76x = 25,629.63 × 8,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.76x = 210,435,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,435,152.67/17,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.76

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