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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.44, 25,946.76 and 6,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.44, 25,946.76 and 6,206.52 is: 9,305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.44 : 25,946.76 = 6,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.44/25,946.76 = 6,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.44x = 25,946.76 × 6,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.44x = 161,039,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,039,084.88/17,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.69

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