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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.48, 25,969.14 and 6,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.48, 25,969.14 and 6,928.56 is: 10,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.48 : 25,969.14 = 6,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.48/25,969.14 = 6,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.48x = 25,969.14 × 6,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.48x = 179,928,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,928,744.64/17,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.01

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