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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.07, 25,703.38 and 7,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.07, 25,703.38 and 7,280.77 is: 10,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.07 : 25,703.38 = 7,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.07/25,703.38 = 7,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.07x = 25,703.38 × 7,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.07x = 187,140,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,140,233.08/17,133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.75

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