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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.28, 25,664.40 and 6,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.28, 25,664.40 and 6,017.16 is: 9,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.28 : 25,664.40 = 6,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.28/25,664.40 = 6,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.28x = 25,664.40 × 6,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.28x = 154,426,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,426,801.10/17,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.85

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