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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.73, 25,650.92 and 6,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.73, 25,650.92 and 6,002.54 is: 9,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.73 : 25,650.92 = 6,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.73/25,650.92 = 6,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.73x = 25,650.92 × 6,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.73x = 153,970,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,970,560.09/17,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.80

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