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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.54, 25,809.60 and 10,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.54, 25,809.60 and 10,623.54 is: 15,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.54 : 25,809.60 = 10,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.54/25,809.60 = 10,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.54x = 25,809.60 × 10,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.54x = 274,189,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,189,317.98/17,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.58

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