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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.73, 25,914.15 and 6,754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.73, 25,914.15 and 6,754.77 is: 10,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.73 : 25,914.15 = 6,754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.73/25,914.15 = 6,754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.73x = 25,914.15 × 6,754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.73x = 175,044,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,044,123.00/17,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.68

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