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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.99, 25,973.06 and 16,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.99, 25,973.06 and 16,104.43 is: 24,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.99 : 25,973.06 = 16,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.99/25,973.06 = 16,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.99x = 25,973.06 × 16,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.99x = 418,281,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,281,301.98/17,364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.62

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