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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.38, 25,964.90 and 6,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.38, 25,964.90 and 6,774.24 is: 10,165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.38 : 25,964.90 = 6,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.38/25,964.90 = 6,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.38x = 25,964.90 × 6,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.38x = 175,892,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,892,464.18/17,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.21

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