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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.11, 25,924.91 and 6,752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.11, 25,924.91 and 6,752.15 is: 10,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.11 : 25,924.91 = 6,752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.11/25,924.91 = 6,752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.11x = 25,924.91 × 6,752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.11x = 175,048,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,048,962.75/17,284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.74

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