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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.48, 37,710.48 and 17,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.48, 37,710.48 and 17,753.84 is: 26,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.48 : 37,710.48 = 17,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.48/37,710.48 = 17,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.48x = 37,710.48 × 17,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.48x = 669,505,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,505,828.24/25,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.42

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