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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.21, 25,831.26 and 7,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.21, 25,831.26 and 7,362.93 is: 11,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.21 : 25,831.26 = 7,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.21/25,831.26 = 7,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.21x = 25,831.26 × 7,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.21x = 190,193,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193,759.19/17,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.19

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