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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.59, 25,664.99 and 11,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.59, 25,664.99 and 11,197.04 is: 16,783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.59 : 25,664.99 = 11,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.59/25,664.99 = 11,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.59x = 25,664.99 × 11,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.59x = 287,371,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,371,735.32/17,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.19

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