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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.83, 25,964.15 and 6,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.83, 25,964.15 and 6,223.91 is: 9,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.83 : 25,964.15 = 6,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.83/25,964.15 = 6,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.83x = 25,964.15 × 6,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.83x = 161,598,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,598,371.89/17,319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.25

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