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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.94, 25,705.76 and 7,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.94, 25,705.76 and 7,795.46 is: 11,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.94 : 25,705.76 = 7,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.94/25,705.76 = 7,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.94x = 25,705.76 × 7,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.94x = 200,388,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,388,223.85/17,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.17

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