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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.73, 37,474.45 and 17,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.73, 37,474.45 and 17,599.62 is: 26,370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.73 : 37,474.45 = 17,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.73/37,474.45 = 17,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.73x = 37,474.45 × 17,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.73x = 659,536,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,536,079.71/25,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,370.13

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