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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.97, 25,824.45 and 6,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.97, 25,824.45 and 6,689.25 is: 10,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.97 : 25,824.45 = 6,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.97/25,824.45 = 6,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.97x = 25,824.45 × 6,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.97x = 172,746,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,746,202.16/17,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.74

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