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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.83, 34,990.23 and 17,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.83, 34,990.23 and 17,804.66 is: 24,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.83 : 34,990.23 = 17,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.83/34,990.23 = 17,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.83x = 34,990.23 × 17,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.83x = 622,988,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,988,973.52/25,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.68

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