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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.09, 25,829.84 and 8,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.09, 25,829.84 and 8,889.84 is: 13,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.09 : 25,829.84 = 8,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.09/25,829.84 = 8,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.09x = 25,829.84 × 8,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.09x = 229,623,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,623,100.38/17,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.01

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