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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.00, 25,773.44 and 9,791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.00, 25,773.44 and 9,791.97 is: 14,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.00 : 25,773.44 = 9,791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.00/25,773.44 = 9,791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.00x = 25,773.44 × 9,791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.00x = 252,372,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,372,702.32/17,210.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.31

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