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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.99, 25,984.07 and 13,577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.99, 25,984.07 and 13,577.27 is: 20,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.99 : 25,984.07 = 13,577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.99/25,984.07 = 13,577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.99x = 25,984.07 × 13,577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.99x = 352,792,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,792,604.17/17,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.05

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