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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.48, 25,784.10 and 6,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.48, 25,784.10 and 6,794.04 is: 10,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.48 : 25,784.10 = 6,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.48/25,784.10 = 6,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.48x = 25,784.10 × 6,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.48x = 175,178,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,178,206.76/17,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.76

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