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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.93, 25,919.41 and 7,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.93, 25,919.41 and 7,418.13 is: 11,124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.93 : 25,919.41 = 7,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.93/25,919.41 = 7,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.93x = 25,919.41 × 7,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.93x = 192,273,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,273,552.90/17,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.41

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