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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.68, 25,747.62 and 13,515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.68, 25,747.62 and 13,515.66 is: 20,238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.68 : 25,747.62 = 13,515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.68/25,747.62 = 13,515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.68x = 25,747.62 × 13,515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.68x = 347,996,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,996,077.73/17,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.59

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