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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.82, 25,606.20 and 6,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.82, 25,606.20 and 6,675.28 is: 10,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.82 : 25,606.20 = 6,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.82/25,606.20 = 6,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.82x = 25,606.20 × 6,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.82x = 170,928,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,928,554.74/17,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.91

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