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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.72, 25,816.20 and 6,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.72, 25,816.20 and 6,822.44 is: 10,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.72 : 25,816.20 = 6,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.72/25,816.20 = 6,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.72x = 25,816.20 × 6,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.72x = 176,129,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,129,475.53/17,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.71

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