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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,110.91, 25,668.71 and 6,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,110.91, 25,668.71 and 6,015.06 is: 9,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,110.91 : 25,668.71 = 6,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,110.91/25,668.71 = 6,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,110.91x = 25,668.71 × 6,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,110.91x = 154,398,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,398,830.77/17,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.41

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