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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.01, 25,890.77 and 6,170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.01, 25,890.77 and 6,170.47 is: 9,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.01 : 25,890.77 = 6,170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.01/25,890.77 = 6,170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.01x = 25,890.77 × 6,170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.01x = 159,758,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,758,170.26/17,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.36

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