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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.97, 25,769.52 and 10,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.97, 25,769.52 and 10,913.70 is: 16,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.97 : 25,769.52 = 10,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.97/25,769.52 = 10,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.97x = 25,769.52 × 10,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.97x = 281,240,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,240,810.42/17,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,397.95

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