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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.64, 34,870.42 and 22,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.64, 34,870.42 and 22,599.44 is: 31,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.64 : 34,870.42 = 22,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.64/34,870.42 = 22,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.64x = 34,870.42 × 22,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.64x = 788,051,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,051,964.56/25,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,201.77

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