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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,110.70, 25,666.05 and 6,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,110.70, 25,666.05 and 6,017.30 is: 9,025.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,110.70 : 25,666.05 = 6,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,110.70/25,666.05 = 6,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,110.70x = 25,666.05 × 6,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,110.70x = 154,440,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,440,322.67/17,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.95

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