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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.66, 25,835.43 and 6,130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.66, 25,835.43 and 6,130.77 is: 9,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.66 : 25,835.43 = 6,130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.66/25,835.43 = 6,130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.66x = 25,835.43 × 6,130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.66x = 158,391,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,391,079.18/17,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.13

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