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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.96, 25,995.41 and 6,794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.96, 25,995.41 and 6,794.66 is: 10,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.96 : 25,995.41 = 6,794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.96/25,995.41 = 6,794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.96x = 25,995.41 × 6,794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.96x = 176,629,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,629,938.54/17,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.06

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