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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,405.92, 37,894.50 and 23,942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,405.92, 37,894.50 and 23,942.79 is: 35,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,405.92 : 37,894.50 = 23,942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,405.92/37,894.50 = 23,942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,405.92x = 37,894.50 × 23,942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,405.92x = 907,300,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,300,055.66/25,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,712.15

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