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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.88, 25,910.60 and 11,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.88, 25,910.60 and 11,035.92 is: 16,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.88 : 25,910.60 = 11,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.88/25,910.60 = 11,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.88x = 25,910.60 × 11,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.88x = 285,947,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,947,308.75/17,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,558.53

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