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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.02, 25,994.94 and 6,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.02, 25,994.94 and 6,236.66 is: 9,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.02 : 25,994.94 = 6,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.02/25,994.94 = 6,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.02x = 25,994.94 × 6,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.02x = 162,121,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121,644.10/17,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.96

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