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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.80, 25,895.67 and 7,396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.80, 25,895.67 and 7,396.68 is: 11,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.80 : 25,895.67 = 7,396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.80/25,895.67 = 7,396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.80x = 25,895.67 × 7,396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.80x = 191,541,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,541,984.38/17,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.01

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