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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.22, 25,664.51 and 12,946.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.22, 25,664.51 and 12,946.46 is: 19,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.22 : 25,664.51 = 12,946.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.22/25,664.51 = 12,946.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.22x = 25,664.51 × 12,946.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.22x = 332,264,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,264,456.18/17,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.29

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