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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.17, 25,819.79 and 6,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.17, 25,819.79 and 6,124.24 is: 9,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.17 : 25,819.79 = 6,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.17/25,819.79 = 6,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.17x = 25,819.79 × 6,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.17x = 158,126,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,126,590.71/17,219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.17

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