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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.92, 25,890.57 and 6,733.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.92, 25,890.57 and 6,733.26 is: 10,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.92 : 25,890.57 = 6,733.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.92/25,890.57 = 6,733.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.92x = 25,890.57 × 6,733.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.92x = 174,327,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,327,939.36/17,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.40

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