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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.80, 25,769.40 and 10,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.80, 25,769.40 and 10,913.80 is: 16,398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.80 : 25,769.40 = 10,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.80/25,769.40 = 10,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.80x = 25,769.40 × 10,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.80x = 281,242,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,242,077.72/17,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,398.19

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