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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.47, 25,955.37 and 4,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.47, 25,955.37 and 4,826.34 is: 7,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.47 : 25,955.37 = 4,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.47/25,955.37 = 4,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.47x = 25,955.37 × 4,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.47x = 125,269,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,269,440.45/17,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.72

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