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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.24, 25,729.92 and 6,064.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.24, 25,729.92 and 6,064.37 is: 9,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.24 : 25,729.92 = 6,064.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.24/25,729.92 = 6,064.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.24x = 25,729.92 × 6,064.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.24x = 156,035,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,035,626.30/17,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.63

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