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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.64, 25,974.90 and 9,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.64, 25,974.90 and 9,445.08 is: 14,136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.64 : 25,974.90 = 9,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.64/25,974.90 = 9,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.64x = 25,974.90 × 9,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.64x = 245,335,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,335,008.49/17,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.57

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