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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.73, 25,652.51 and 6,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.73, 25,652.51 and 6,005.99 is: 9,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.73 : 25,652.51 = 6,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.73/25,652.51 = 6,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.73x = 25,652.51 × 6,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.73x = 154,068,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,068,797.68/17,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.07

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