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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.44, 25,905.60 and 7,410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.44, 25,905.60 and 7,410.96 is: 11,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.44 : 25,905.60 = 7,410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.44/25,905.60 = 7,410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.44x = 25,905.60 × 7,410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.44x = 191,985,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,985,365.38/17,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.34

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