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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.46, 34,850.77 and 17,631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.46, 34,850.77 and 17,631.54 is: 24,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.46 : 34,850.77 = 17,631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.46/34,850.77 = 17,631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.46x = 34,850.77 × 17,631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.46x = 614,472,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,472,745.29/25,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.82

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