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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.05, 25,725.08 and 11,305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.05, 25,725.08 and 11,305.29 is: 16,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.05 : 25,725.08 = 11,305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.05/25,725.08 = 11,305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.05x = 25,725.08 × 11,305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.05x = 290,829,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,829,587.33/17,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.94

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