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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.02, 25,809.41 and 10,659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.02, 25,809.41 and 10,659.86 is: 15,949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.02 : 25,809.41 = 10,659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.02/25,809.41 = 10,659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.02x = 25,809.41 × 10,659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.02x = 275,124,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,124,594.89/17,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.24

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