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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.91, 25,998.90 and 9,554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.91, 25,998.90 and 9,554.19 is: 14,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.91 : 25,998.90 = 9,554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.91/25,998.90 = 9,554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.91x = 25,998.90 × 9,554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.91x = 248,398,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,398,430.39/17,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.24

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