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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.83, 25,747.39 and 6,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.83, 25,747.39 and 6,073.40 is: 9,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.83 : 25,747.39 = 6,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.83/25,747.39 = 6,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.83x = 25,747.39 × 6,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.83x = 156,374,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,374,142.64/17,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.15

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