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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.56, 25,945.49 and 6,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.56, 25,945.49 and 6,761.25 is: 10,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.56 : 25,945.49 = 6,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.56/25,945.49 = 6,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.56x = 25,945.49 × 6,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.56x = 175,423,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,423,869.18/17,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.95

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