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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.80, 34,746.24 and 19,195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.80, 34,746.24 and 19,195.79 is: 26,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.80 : 34,746.24 = 19,195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.80/34,746.24 = 19,195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.80x = 34,746.24 × 19,195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.80x = 666,981,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,981,352.60/25,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,494.01

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