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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.97, 25,560.16 and 6,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.97, 25,560.16 and 6,504.08 is: 9,760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.97 : 25,560.16 = 6,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.97/25,560.16 = 6,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.97x = 25,560.16 × 6,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.97x = 166,245,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,245,325.45/17,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.21

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