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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.93, 25,935.09 and 15,272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.93, 25,935.09 and 15,272.07 is: 22,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.93 : 25,935.09 = 15,272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.93/25,935.09 = 15,272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.93x = 25,935.09 × 15,272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.93x = 396,082,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,082,509.94/17,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,797.52

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