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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.94, 25,920.27 and 6,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.94, 25,920.27 and 6,747.54 is: 10,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.94 : 25,920.27 = 6,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.94/25,920.27 = 6,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.94x = 25,920.27 × 6,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.94x = 174,897,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,897,961.43/17,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.62

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