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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,300.22, 25,966.74 and 10,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,300.22, 25,966.74 and 10,706.46 is: 16,069.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,300.22 : 25,966.74 = 10,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,300.22/25,966.74 = 10,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,300.22x = 25,966.74 × 10,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,300.22x = 278,011,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,011,863.14/17,300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,069.85

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