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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.08, 25,723.32 and 4,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.08, 25,723.32 and 4,668.90 is: 7,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.08 : 25,723.32 = 4,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.08/25,723.32 = 4,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.08x = 25,723.32 × 4,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.08x = 120,099,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,099,608.75/17,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.27

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