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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.53, 25,875.84 and 9,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.53, 25,875.84 and 9,346.53 is: 14,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.53 : 25,875.84 = 9,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.53/25,875.84 = 9,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.53x = 25,875.84 × 9,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.53x = 241,849,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,849,314.84/17,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.26

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