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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.97, 25,874.64 and 13,098.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.97, 25,874.64 and 13,098.51 is: 19,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.97 : 25,874.64 = 13,098.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.97/25,874.64 = 13,098.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.97x = 25,874.64 × 13,098.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.97x = 338,919,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,919,230.79/17,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.01

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