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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.18, 25,904.79 and 9,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.18, 25,904.79 and 9,476.46 is: 14,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.18 : 25,904.79 = 9,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.18/25,904.79 = 9,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.18x = 25,904.79 × 9,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.18x = 245,485,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,485,706.24/17,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.01

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