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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.22, 25,754.96 and 10,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.22, 25,754.96 and 10,904.02 is: 16,383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.22 : 25,754.96 = 10,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.22/25,754.96 = 10,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.22x = 25,754.96 × 10,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.22x = 280,832,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,832,561.81/17,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,383.46

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