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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.66, 25,933.38 and 15,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.66, 25,933.38 and 15,097.24 is: 22,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.66 : 25,933.38 = 15,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.66/25,933.38 = 15,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.66x = 25,933.38 × 15,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.66x = 391,522,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,522,461.87/17,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,671.12

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