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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.13, 25,552.70 and 4,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.13, 25,552.70 and 4,723.13 is: 7,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.13 : 25,552.70 = 4,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.13/25,552.70 = 4,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.13x = 25,552.70 × 4,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.13x = 120,688,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,688,723.95/17,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.70

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