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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.04, 25,713.27 and 6,629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.04, 25,713.27 and 6,629.45 is: 9,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.04 : 25,713.27 = 6,629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.04/25,713.27 = 6,629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.04x = 25,713.27 × 6,629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.04x = 170,464,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464,709.24/17,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.45

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