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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.88, 25,811.61 and 6,680.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.88, 25,811.61 and 6,680.37 is: 10,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.88 : 25,811.61 = 6,680.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.88/25,811.61 = 6,680.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.88x = 25,811.61 × 6,680.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.88x = 172,431,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,431,214.41/17,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.39

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