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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.04, 25,773.90 and 10,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.04, 25,773.90 and 10,651.48 is: 15,942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.04 : 25,773.90 = 10,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.04/25,773.90 = 10,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.04x = 25,773.90 × 10,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.04x = 274,530,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,530,180.37/17,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.48

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