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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.73, 25,912.65 and 6,753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.73, 25,912.65 and 6,753.77 is: 10,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.73 : 25,912.65 = 6,753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.73/25,912.65 = 6,753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.73x = 25,912.65 × 6,753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.73x = 175,007,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,007,987.20/17,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.18

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