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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.48, 25,819.44 and 7,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.48, 25,819.44 and 7,344.84 is: 11,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.48 : 25,819.44 = 7,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.48/25,819.44 = 7,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.48x = 25,819.44 × 7,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.48x = 189,639,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,639,655.69/17,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.41

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