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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.05, 25,963.25 and 7,315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.05, 25,963.25 and 7,315.65 is: 10,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.05 : 25,963.25 = 7,315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.05/25,963.25 = 7,315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.05x = 25,963.25 × 7,315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.05x = 189,938,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,938,013.28/17,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.90

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