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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.44, 25,795.32 and 7,207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.44, 25,795.32 and 7,207.76 is: 10,810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.44 : 25,795.32 = 7,207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.44/25,795.32 = 7,207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.44x = 25,795.32 × 7,207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.44x = 185,926,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,926,475.68/17,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.03

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