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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.46, 25,945.11 and 7,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.46, 25,945.11 and 7,435.73 is: 11,154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.46 : 25,945.11 = 7,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.46/25,945.11 = 7,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.46x = 25,945.11 × 7,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.46x = 192,920,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,920,897.64/17,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.43

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