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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.21, 25,889.70 and 14,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.21, 25,889.70 and 14,664.55 is: 22,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.21 : 25,889.70 = 14,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.21/25,889.70 = 14,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.21x = 25,889.70 × 14,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.21x = 379,660,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,660,800.14/17,245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.44

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