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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.44, 25,902.64 and 9,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.44, 25,902.64 and 9,366.18 is: 14,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.44 : 25,902.64 = 9,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.44/25,902.64 = 9,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.44x = 25,902.64 × 9,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.44x = 242,608,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,608,788.72/17,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.88

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