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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.98, 25,924.86 and 9,395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.98, 25,924.86 and 9,395.80 is: 14,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.98 : 25,924.86 = 9,395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.98/25,924.86 = 9,395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.98x = 25,924.86 × 9,395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.98x = 243,584,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,584,734.78/17,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.06

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