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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.08, 25,829.20 and 6,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.08, 25,829.20 and 6,707.04 is: 10,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.08 : 25,829.20 = 6,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.08/25,829.20 = 6,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.08x = 25,829.20 × 6,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.08x = 173,237,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,237,477.57/17,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.36

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