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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.56, 25,829.35 and 6,130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.56, 25,829.35 and 6,130.63 is: 9,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.56 : 25,829.35 = 6,130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.56/25,829.35 = 6,130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.56x = 25,829.35 × 6,130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.56x = 158,350,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,350,187.99/17,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.75

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