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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.97, 25,656.91 and 6,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.97, 25,656.91 and 6,003.70 is: 9,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.97 : 25,656.91 = 6,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.97/25,656.91 = 6,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.97x = 25,656.91 × 6,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.97x = 154,036,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,036,390.57/17,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.57

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