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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.65, 25,934.61 and 13,397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.65, 25,934.61 and 13,397.41 is: 20,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.65 : 25,934.61 = 13,397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.65/25,934.61 = 13,397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.65x = 25,934.61 × 13,397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.65x = 347,456,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,456,603.36/17,288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.38

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