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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.13, 25,731.39 and 6,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.13, 25,731.39 and 6,053.04 is: 9,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.13 : 25,731.39 = 6,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.13/25,731.39 = 6,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.13x = 25,731.39 × 6,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.13x = 155,753,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,753,005.30/17,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.62

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