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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.56, 25,907.88 and 6,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.56, 25,907.88 and 6,747.08 is: 10,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.56 : 25,907.88 = 6,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.56/25,907.88 = 6,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.56x = 25,907.88 × 6,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.56x = 174,802,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,802,538.99/17,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.80

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