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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.40, 25,992.54 and 6,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.40, 25,992.54 and 6,933.48 is: 10,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.40 : 25,992.54 = 6,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.40/25,992.54 = 6,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.40x = 25,992.54 × 6,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.40x = 180,218,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,218,756.24/17,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,400.80

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