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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.97, 25,787.06 and 6,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.97, 25,787.06 and 6,664.26 is: 9,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.97 : 25,787.06 = 6,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.97/25,787.06 = 6,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.97x = 25,787.06 × 6,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.97x = 171,851,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,851,760.85/17,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.30

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