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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.64, 25,735.56 and 9,367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.64, 25,735.56 and 9,367.92 is: 14,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.64 : 25,735.56 = 9,367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.64/25,735.56 = 9,367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.64x = 25,735.56 × 9,367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.64x = 241,088,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,088,667.24/17,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.12

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