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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.04, 25,901.82 and 7,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.04, 25,901.82 and 7,396.38 is: 11,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.04 : 25,901.82 = 7,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.04/25,901.82 = 7,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.04x = 25,901.82 × 7,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.04x = 191,579,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,579,703.41/17,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.11

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