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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.88, 25,889.57 and 15,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.88, 25,889.57 and 15,447.25 is: 23,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.88 : 25,889.57 = 15,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.88/25,889.57 = 15,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.88x = 25,889.57 × 15,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.88x = 399,922,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,922,746.05/17,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,035.86

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