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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.93, 25,692.49 and 7,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.93, 25,692.49 and 7,264.99 is: 10,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.93 : 25,692.49 = 7,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.93/25,692.49 = 7,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.93x = 25,692.49 × 7,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.93x = 186,655,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,655,724.12/17,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.01

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