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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.22, 25,802.69 and 9,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.22, 25,802.69 and 9,297.86 is: 13,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.22 : 25,802.69 = 9,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.22/25,802.69 = 9,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.22x = 25,802.69 × 9,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.22x = 239,909,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,909,623.74/17,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.11

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