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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.21, 25,753.90 and 14,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.21, 25,753.90 and 14,803.77 is: 22,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.21 : 25,753.90 = 14,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.21/25,753.90 = 14,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.21x = 25,753.90 × 14,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.21x = 381,254,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,254,775.19/17,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.61

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