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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.06, 25,905.48 and 9,880.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.06, 25,905.48 and 9,880.02 is: 14,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.06 : 25,905.48 = 9,880.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.06/25,905.48 = 9,880.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.06x = 25,905.48 × 9,880.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.06x = 255,946,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,946,660.51/17,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,796.26

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