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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.54, 25,812.35 and 4,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.54, 25,812.35 and 4,731.99 is: 7,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.54 : 25,812.35 = 4,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.54/25,812.35 = 4,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.54x = 25,812.35 × 4,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.54x = 122,143,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,143,782.08/17,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.62

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