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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,054.77, 34,543.73 and 17,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,054.77, 34,543.73 and 17,893.26 is: 24,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,054.77 : 34,543.73 = 17,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,054.77/34,543.73 = 17,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,054.77x = 34,543.73 × 17,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,054.77x = 618,099,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,099,942.26/25,054.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.95

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