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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.28, 25,795.58 and 10,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.28, 25,795.58 and 10,086.28 is: 15,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.28 : 25,795.58 = 10,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.28/25,795.58 = 10,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.28x = 25,795.58 × 10,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.28x = 260,181,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,181,442.64/17,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.89

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