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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.59, 25,829.48 and 6,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.59, 25,829.48 and 6,126.71 is: 9,190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.59 : 25,829.48 = 6,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.59/25,829.48 = 6,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.59x = 25,829.48 × 6,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.59x = 158,249,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,249,619.58/17,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.09

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