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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.64, 25,941.36 and 6,208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.64, 25,941.36 and 6,208.70 is: 9,307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.64 : 25,941.36 = 6,208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.64/25,941.36 = 6,208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.64x = 25,941.36 × 6,208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.64x = 161,062,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,062,161.33/17,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.46

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