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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.93, 25,734.47 and 6,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.93, 25,734.47 and 6,059.35 is: 9,089.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.93 : 25,734.47 = 6,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.93/25,734.47 = 6,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.93x = 25,734.47 × 6,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.93x = 155,934,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,934,111.61/17,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.76

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