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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.99, 25,740.69 and 9,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.99, 25,740.69 and 9,664.52 is: 14,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.99 : 25,740.69 = 9,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.99/25,740.69 = 9,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.99x = 25,740.69 × 9,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.99x = 248,771,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,771,248.37/17,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.39

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