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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.63, 25,936.61 and 11,156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.63, 25,936.61 and 11,156.67 is: 16,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.63 : 25,936.61 = 11,156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.63/25,936.61 = 11,156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.63x = 25,936.61 × 11,156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.63x = 289,366,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,366,142.91/17,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.62

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