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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.28, 25,828.68 and 7,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.28, 25,828.68 and 7,363.24 is: 11,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.28 : 25,828.68 = 7,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.28/25,828.68 = 7,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.28x = 25,828.68 × 7,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.28x = 190,182,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,182,769.72/17,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.19

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