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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.80, 25,673.70 and 14,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.80, 25,673.70 and 14,928.80 is: 22,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.80 : 25,673.70 = 14,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.80/25,673.70 = 14,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.80x = 25,673.70 × 14,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.80x = 383,277,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,277,532.56/17,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.20

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