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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.04, 25,821.52 and 7,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.04, 25,821.52 and 7,346.40 is: 11,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.04 : 25,821.52 = 7,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.04/25,821.52 = 7,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.04x = 25,821.52 × 7,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.04x = 189,695,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,695,214.53/17,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,024.28

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