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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.52, 25,787.34 and 6,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.52, 25,787.34 and 6,801.48 is: 10,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.52 : 25,787.34 = 6,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.52/25,787.34 = 6,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.52x = 25,787.34 × 6,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.52x = 175,392,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,392,077.26/17,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.65

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