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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.39, 25,581.40 and 6,666.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.39, 25,581.40 and 6,666.05 is: 9,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.39 : 25,581.40 = 6,666.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.39/25,581.40 = 6,666.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.39x = 25,581.40 × 6,666.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.39x = 170,526,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,526,891.47/17,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.00

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