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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.06, 25,658.70 and 7,243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.06, 25,658.70 and 7,243.39 is: 10,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.06 : 25,658.70 = 7,243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.06/25,658.70 = 7,243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.06x = 25,658.70 × 7,243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.06x = 185,855,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,855,970.99/17,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.19

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