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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.11, 25,579.93 and 6,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.11, 25,579.93 and 6,522.06 is: 9,783.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.11 : 25,579.93 = 6,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.11/25,579.93 = 6,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.11x = 25,579.93 × 6,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.11x = 166,833,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,833,838.26/17,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,783.77

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