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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.73, 25,607.43 and 6,539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.73, 25,607.43 and 6,539.38 is: 9,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.73 : 25,607.43 = 6,539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.73/25,607.43 = 6,539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.73x = 25,607.43 × 6,539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.73x = 167,456,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,456,715.59/17,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.13

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