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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.03, 25,914.78 and 6,745.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.03, 25,914.78 and 6,745.67 is: 10,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.03 : 25,914.78 = 6,745.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.03/25,914.78 = 6,745.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.03x = 25,914.78 × 6,745.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.03x = 174,812,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,812,424.43/17,279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.03

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