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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.97, 25,659.91 and 6,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.97, 25,659.91 and 6,005.70 is: 9,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.97 : 25,659.91 = 6,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.97/25,659.91 = 6,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.97x = 25,659.91 × 6,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.97x = 154,105,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,105,721.49/17,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.57

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