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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.04, 25,997.79 and 7,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.04, 25,997.79 and 7,472.10 is: 11,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.04 : 25,997.79 = 7,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.04/25,997.79 = 7,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.04x = 25,997.79 × 7,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.04x = 194,258,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,258,086.66/17,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.33

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