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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.63, 25,780.44 and 6,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.63, 25,780.44 and 6,097.66 is: 9,143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.63 : 25,780.44 = 6,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.63/25,780.44 = 6,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.63x = 25,780.44 × 6,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.63x = 157,200,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200,270.45/17,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.47

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