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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.13, 25,541.93 and 6,495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.13, 25,541.93 and 6,495.73 is: 9,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.13 : 25,541.93 = 6,495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.13/25,541.93 = 6,495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.13x = 25,541.93 × 6,495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.13x = 165,913,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,913,396.80/17,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.63

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