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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,325.85, 37,964.43 and 17,008.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,325.85, 37,964.43 and 17,008.19 is: 25,495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,325.85 : 37,964.43 = 17,008.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,325.85/37,964.43 = 17,008.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,325.85x = 37,964.43 × 17,008.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,325.85x = 645,706,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,706,238.68/25,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.94

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