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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.85, 37,962.93 and 17,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.85, 37,962.93 and 17,007.19 is: 25,494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.85 : 37,962.93 = 17,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.85/37,962.93 = 17,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.85x = 37,962.93 × 17,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.85x = 645,642,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,642,732.34/25,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.43

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