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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.56, 25,789.08 and 6,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.56, 25,789.08 and 6,803.12 is: 10,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.56 : 25,789.08 = 6,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.56/25,789.08 = 6,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.56x = 25,789.08 × 6,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.56x = 175,446,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,446,076.98/17,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.96

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