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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.04, 25,964.28 and 6,919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.04, 25,964.28 and 6,919.76 is: 10,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.04 : 25,964.28 = 6,919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.04/25,964.28 = 6,919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.04x = 25,964.28 × 6,919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.04x = 179,666,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,666,586.17/17,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.33

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