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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.82, 25,694.97 and 13,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.82, 25,694.97 and 13,804.02 is: 20,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.82 : 25,694.97 = 13,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.82/25,694.97 = 13,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.82x = 25,694.97 × 13,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.82x = 354,693,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,693,879.78/17,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.25

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