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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.74, 25,926.94 and 7,922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.74, 25,926.94 and 7,922.10 is: 11,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.74 : 25,926.94 = 7,922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.74/25,926.94 = 7,922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.74x = 25,926.94 × 7,922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.74x = 205,395,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,395,811.37/17,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.07

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