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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.02, 25,785.09 and 6,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.02, 25,785.09 and 6,799.98 is: 10,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.02 : 25,785.09 = 6,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.02/25,785.09 = 6,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.02x = 25,785.09 × 6,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.02x = 175,338,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,338,096.30/17,191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.40

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