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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.03, 25,670.09 and 6,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.03, 25,670.09 and 6,579.60 is: 9,870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.03 : 25,670.09 = 6,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.03/25,670.09 = 6,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.03x = 25,670.09 × 6,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.03x = 168,898,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,898,924.16/17,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.19

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