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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.03, 25,913.29 and 6,744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.03, 25,913.29 and 6,744.66 is: 10,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.03 : 25,913.29 = 6,744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.03/25,913.29 = 6,744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.03x = 25,913.29 × 6,744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.03x = 174,776,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,776,296.81/17,278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.52

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