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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.21, 25,891.20 and 14,665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.21, 25,891.20 and 14,665.55 is: 22,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.21 : 25,891.20 = 14,665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.21/25,891.20 = 14,665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.21x = 25,891.20 × 14,665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.21x = 379,708,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,708,688.16/17,246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.94

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