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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.07, 25,974.35 and 6,926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.07, 25,974.35 and 6,926.63 is: 10,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.07 : 25,974.35 = 6,926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.07/25,974.35 = 6,926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.07x = 25,974.35 × 6,926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.07x = 179,914,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,914,677.31/17,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.24

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