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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.88, 25,945.97 and 5,607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.88, 25,945.97 and 5,607.19 is: 8,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.88 : 25,945.97 = 5,607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.88/25,945.97 = 5,607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.88x = 25,945.97 × 5,607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.88x = 145,483,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,483,955.49/17,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.97

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