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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.28, 25,664.99 and 6,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.28, 25,664.99 and 6,582.47 is: 9,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.28 : 25,664.99 = 6,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.28/25,664.99 = 6,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.28x = 25,664.99 × 6,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.28x = 168,938,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,938,865.49/17,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.80

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