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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.66, 25,743.81 and 6,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.66, 25,743.81 and 6,071.44 is: 9,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.66 : 25,743.81 = 6,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.66/25,743.81 = 6,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.66x = 25,743.81 × 6,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.66x = 156,301,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,301,997.79/17,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.04

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