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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.22, 25,965.24 and 10,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.22, 25,965.24 and 10,705.46 is: 16,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.22 : 25,965.24 = 10,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.22/25,965.24 = 10,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.22x = 25,965.24 × 10,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.22x = 277,969,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,969,838.21/17,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,068.35

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