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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.55, 25,780.84 and 10,069.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.55, 25,780.84 and 10,069.51 is: 15,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.55 : 25,780.84 = 10,069.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.55/25,780.84 = 10,069.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.55x = 25,780.84 × 10,069.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.55x = 259,600,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,600,426.19/17,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.22

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