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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.53, 25,792.40 and 6,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.53, 25,792.40 and 6,663.72 is: 9,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.53 : 25,792.40 = 6,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.53/25,792.40 = 6,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.53x = 25,792.40 × 6,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.53x = 171,873,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,873,348.39/17,193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.40

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