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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.94, 25,839.63 and 7,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.94, 25,839.63 and 7,358.46 is: 11,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.94 : 25,839.63 = 7,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.94/25,839.63 = 7,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.94x = 25,839.63 × 7,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.94x = 190,139,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,139,883.77/17,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.84

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