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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.03, 25,917.78 and 6,747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.03, 25,917.78 and 6,747.67 is: 10,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.03 : 25,917.78 = 6,747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.03/25,917.78 = 6,747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.03x = 25,917.78 × 6,747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.03x = 174,884,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,884,626.57/17,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.03

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