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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.92, 25,929.82 and 6,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.92, 25,929.82 and 6,182.04 is: 9,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.92 : 25,929.82 = 6,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.92/25,929.82 = 6,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.92x = 25,929.82 × 6,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.92x = 160,299,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,299,184.43/17,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.01

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