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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.74, 25,647.50 and 6,569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.74, 25,647.50 and 6,569.45 is: 9,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.74 : 25,647.50 = 6,569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.74/25,647.50 = 6,569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.74x = 25,647.50 × 6,569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.74x = 168,489,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,489,968.88/17,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.55

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