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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.60, 25,967.52 and 9,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.60, 25,967.52 and 9,935.52 is: 14,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.60 : 25,967.52 = 9,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.60/25,967.52 = 9,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.60x = 25,967.52 × 9,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.60x = 258,000,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,000,814.31/17,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.31

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