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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.73, 25,804.99 and 6,107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.73, 25,804.99 and 6,107.43 is: 9,162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.73 : 25,804.99 = 6,107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.73/25,804.99 = 6,107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.73x = 25,804.99 × 6,107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.73x = 157,602,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,602,170.08/17,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.53

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