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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.64, 25,933.02 and 7,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.64, 25,933.02 and 7,445.56 is: 11,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.64 : 25,933.02 = 7,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.64/25,933.02 = 7,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.64x = 25,933.02 × 7,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.64x = 193,085,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,085,856.39/17,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.97

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