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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.84, 25,763.34 and 6,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.84, 25,763.34 and 6,784.88 is: 10,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.84 : 25,763.34 = 6,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.84/25,763.34 = 6,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.84x = 25,763.34 × 6,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.84x = 174,801,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,801,170.30/17,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.08

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