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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.73, 25,997.46 and 9,007.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.73, 25,997.46 and 9,007.45 is: 13,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.73 : 25,997.46 = 9,007.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.73/25,997.46 = 9,007.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.73x = 25,997.46 × 9,007.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.73x = 234,170,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,170,821.08/17,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.10

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