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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.73, 25,578.99 and 7,200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.73, 25,578.99 and 7,200.93 is: 10,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.73 : 25,578.99 = 7,200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.73/25,578.99 = 7,200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.73x = 25,578.99 × 7,200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.73x = 184,192,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,192,516.46/17,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.08

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