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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.08, 25,665.30 and 8,229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.08, 25,665.30 and 8,229.83 is: 12,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.08 : 25,665.30 = 8,229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.08/25,665.30 = 8,229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.08x = 25,665.30 × 8,229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.08x = 211,221,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,221,055.90/17,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.00

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