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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.92, 25,976.70 and 15,907.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.92, 25,976.70 and 15,907.77 is: 23,890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.92 : 25,976.70 = 15,907.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.92/25,976.70 = 15,907.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.92x = 25,976.70 × 15,907.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.92x = 413,231,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,231,368.96/17,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.46

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