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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.02, 25,739.11 and 6,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.02, 25,739.11 and 6,062.44 is: 9,094.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.02 : 25,739.11 = 6,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.02/25,739.11 = 6,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.02x = 25,739.11 × 6,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.02x = 156,041,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,041,681.33/17,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.39

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