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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.76, 25,627.72 and 15,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.76, 25,627.72 and 15,371.36 is: 23,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.76 : 25,627.72 = 15,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.76/25,627.72 = 15,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.76x = 25,627.72 × 15,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.76x = 393,932,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,932,910.10/17,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.60

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