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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.56, 25,944.72 and 6,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.56, 25,944.72 and 6,767.64 is: 10,151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.56 : 25,944.72 = 6,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.56/25,944.72 = 6,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.56x = 25,944.72 × 6,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.56x = 175,584,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,584,524.86/17,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.41

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