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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.55, 25,800.83 and 17,200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.55, 25,800.83 and 17,200.55 is: 25,800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.55 : 25,800.83 = 17,200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.55/25,800.83 = 17,200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.55x = 25,800.83 × 17,200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.55x = 443,788,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,788,380.45/17,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.83

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