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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.66, 25,910.37 and 14,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.66, 25,910.37 and 14,926.52 is: 22,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.66 : 25,910.37 = 14,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.66/25,910.37 = 14,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.66x = 25,910.37 × 14,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.66x = 386,751,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,751,720.79/17,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.69

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