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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.92, 25,910.61 and 10,612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.92, 25,910.61 and 10,612.91 is: 15,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.92 : 25,910.61 = 10,612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.92/25,910.61 = 10,612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.92x = 25,910.61 × 10,612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.92x = 274,986,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,986,842.42/17,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.95

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