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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.12, 25,925.49 and 12,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.12, 25,925.49 and 12,843.04 is: 19,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.12 : 25,925.49 = 12,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.12/25,925.49 = 12,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.12x = 25,925.49 × 12,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.12x = 332,962,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,962,105.09/17,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.08

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