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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.76, 25,936.56 and 6,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.76, 25,936.56 and 6,760.35 is: 10,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.76 : 25,936.56 = 6,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.76/25,936.56 = 6,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.76x = 25,936.56 × 6,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.76x = 175,340,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,340,223.40/17,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.69

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