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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.83, 25,994.74 and 6,804.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.83, 25,994.74 and 6,804.81 is: 10,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.83 : 25,994.74 = 6,804.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.83/25,994.74 = 6,804.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.83x = 25,994.74 × 6,804.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.83x = 176,889,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,889,232.68/17,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.21

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