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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.79, 25,926.20 and 6,753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.79, 25,926.20 and 6,753.39 is: 10,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.79 : 25,926.20 = 6,753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.79/25,926.20 = 6,753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.79x = 25,926.20 × 6,753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.79x = 175,089,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,089,634.15/17,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.28

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