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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,110.98, 25,674.98 and 9,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,110.98, 25,674.98 and 9,609.88 is: 14,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,110.98 : 25,674.98 = 9,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,110.98/25,674.98 = 9,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,110.98x = 25,674.98 × 9,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,110.98x = 246,733,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,733,476.80/17,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.60

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