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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.78, 34,546.47 and 17,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.78, 34,546.47 and 17,895.27 is: 24,672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.78 : 34,546.47 = 17,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.78/34,546.47 = 17,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.78x = 34,546.47 × 17,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.78x = 618,218,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,218,408.20/25,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.70

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