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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.54, 25,898.77 and 17,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.54, 25,898.77 and 17,209.67 is: 25,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.54 : 25,898.77 = 17,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.54/25,898.77 = 17,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.54x = 25,898.77 × 17,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.54x = 445,709,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,709,112.59/17,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.34

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