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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.02, 25,970.45 and 9,003.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.02, 25,970.45 and 9,003.99 is: 13,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.02 : 25,970.45 = 9,003.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.02/25,970.45 = 9,003.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.02x = 25,970.45 × 9,003.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.02x = 233,837,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,837,627.08/17,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.33

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