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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.06, 26,087.91 and 11,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.06, 26,087.91 and 11,570.02 is: 17,322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.06 : 26,087.91 = 11,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.06/26,087.91 = 11,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.06x = 26,087.91 × 11,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.06x = 301,837,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,837,640.46/17,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.04

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