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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.53, 25,944.62 and 6,765.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.53, 25,944.62 and 6,765.21 is: 10,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.53 : 25,944.62 = 6,765.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.53/25,944.62 = 6,765.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.53x = 25,944.62 × 6,765.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.53x = 175,520,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,520,768.84/17,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.09

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