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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,110.83, 25,661.79 and 7,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,110.83, 25,661.79 and 7,245.03 is: 10,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,110.83 : 25,661.79 = 7,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,110.83/25,661.79 = 7,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,110.83x = 25,661.79 × 7,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,110.83x = 185,920,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,920,438.40/17,110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.66

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