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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.02, 25,823.70 and 7,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.02, 25,823.70 and 7,354.26 is: 11,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.02 : 25,823.70 = 7,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.02/25,823.70 = 7,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.02x = 25,823.70 × 7,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.02x = 189,914,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,914,203.96/17,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.89

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