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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.54, 25,657.32 and 4,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.54, 25,657.32 and 4,627.28 is: 6,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.54 : 25,657.32 = 4,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.54/25,657.32 = 4,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.54x = 25,657.32 × 4,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.54x = 118,723,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,723,603.69/17,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.25

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