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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.88, 25,904.60 and 11,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.88, 25,904.60 and 11,031.92 is: 16,552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.88 : 25,904.60 = 11,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.88/25,904.60 = 11,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.88x = 25,904.60 × 11,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.88x = 285,777,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,777,474.83/17,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,552.53

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