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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.03, 25,506.30 and 7,642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.03, 25,506.30 and 7,642.02 is: 11,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.03 : 25,506.30 = 7,642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.03/25,506.30 = 7,642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.03x = 25,506.30 × 7,642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.03x = 194,919,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,919,654.73/17,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.10

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