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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.06, 25,724.16 and 6,052.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.06, 25,724.16 and 6,052.47 is: 9,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.06 : 25,724.16 = 6,052.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.06/25,724.16 = 6,052.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.06x = 25,724.16 × 6,052.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.06x = 155,694,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,694,706.68/17,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.44

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