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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.79, 34,859.46 and 19,572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.79, 34,859.46 and 19,572.78 is: 27,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.79 : 34,859.46 = 19,572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.79/34,859.46 = 19,572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.79x = 34,859.46 × 19,572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.79x = 682,296,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,296,541.50/25,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,020.80

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