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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.88, 25,934.76 and 7,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.88, 25,934.76 and 7,941.52 is: 11,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.88 : 25,934.76 = 7,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.88/25,934.76 = 7,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.88x = 25,934.76 × 7,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.88x = 205,961,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,961,415.24/17,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.93

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