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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.96, 25,769.68 and 11,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.96, 25,769.68 and 11,347.80 is: 16,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.96 : 25,769.68 = 11,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.96/25,769.68 = 11,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.96x = 25,769.68 × 11,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.96x = 292,429,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,429,174.70/17,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.84

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