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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.34, 25,784.02 and 4,709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.34, 25,784.02 and 4,709.47 is: 7,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.34 : 25,784.02 = 4,709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.34/25,784.02 = 4,709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.34x = 25,784.02 × 4,709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.34x = 121,429,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,429,015.98/17,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.21

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