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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.10, 25,635.37 and 13,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.10, 25,635.37 and 13,764.24 is: 20,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.10 : 25,635.37 = 13,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.10/25,635.37 = 13,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.10x = 25,635.37 × 13,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.10x = 352,851,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,851,188.17/17,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.58

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