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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.73, 25,945.61 and 6,770.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.73, 25,945.61 and 6,770.00 is: 10,153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.73 : 25,945.61 = 6,770.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.73/25,945.61 = 6,770.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.73x = 25,945.61 × 6,770.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.73x = 175,651,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,651,616.12/17,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.43

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