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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.09, 25,736.46 and 9,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.09, 25,736.46 and 9,253.59 is: 13,885.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.09 : 25,736.46 = 9,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.09/25,736.46 = 9,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.09x = 25,736.46 × 9,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.09x = 238,154,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,154,648.89/17,151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.69

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