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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.37, 25,919.28 and 6,750.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.37, 25,919.28 and 6,750.65 is: 10,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.37 : 25,919.28 = 6,750.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.37/25,919.28 = 6,750.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.37x = 25,919.28 × 6,750.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.37x = 174,972,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,972,100.65/17,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.73

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