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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.56, 25,834.26 and 7,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.56, 25,834.26 and 7,354.91 is: 11,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.56 : 25,834.26 = 7,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.56/25,834.26 = 7,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.56x = 25,834.26 × 7,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.56x = 190,008,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,008,528.05/17,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.02

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