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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.44, 25,923.36 and 6,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.44, 25,923.36 and 6,752.28 is: 10,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.44 : 25,923.36 = 6,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.44/25,923.36 = 6,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.44x = 25,923.36 × 6,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.44x = 175,041,785.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,041,785.26/17,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.62

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