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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.44, 25,795.20 and 6,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.44, 25,795.20 and 6,810.24 is: 10,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.44 : 25,795.20 = 6,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.44/25,795.20 = 6,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.44x = 25,795.20 × 6,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.44x = 175,671,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,671,502.85/17,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.98

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