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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.04, 25,710.02 and 8,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.04, 25,710.02 and 8,374.92 is: 12,553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.04 : 25,710.02 = 8,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.04/25,710.02 = 8,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.04x = 25,710.02 × 8,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.04x = 215,319,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,319,360.70/17,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.57

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