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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194, 25,802.52 and 6,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194, 25,802.52 and 6,250 is: 9,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194 : 25,802.52 = 6,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194/25,802.52 = 6,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194x = 25,802.52 × 6,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194x = 161,265,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,265,750/17,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.19

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