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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.07, 25,965.77 and 6,777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.07, 25,965.77 and 6,777.74 is: 10,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.07 : 25,965.77 = 6,777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.07/25,965.77 = 6,777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.07x = 25,965.77 × 6,777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.07x = 175,989,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,989,074.24/17,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.45

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