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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.82, 25,947.52 and 7,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.82, 25,947.52 and 7,439.08 is: 11,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.82 : 25,947.52 = 7,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.82/25,947.52 = 7,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.82x = 25,947.52 × 7,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.82x = 193,025,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,025,677.08/17,303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.09

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