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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.62, 34,623.86 and 16,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.62, 34,623.86 and 16,469.12 is: 22,752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.62 : 34,623.86 = 16,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.62/34,623.86 = 16,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.62x = 34,623.86 × 16,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.62x = 570,224,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,224,509.42/25,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.00

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