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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.90, 25,786.89 and 6,097.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.90, 25,786.89 and 6,097.41 is: 9,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.90 : 25,786.89 = 6,097.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.90/25,786.89 = 6,097.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.90x = 25,786.89 × 6,097.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.90x = 157,233,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,233,240.95/17,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.31

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