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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.97, 35,044.81 and 17,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.97, 35,044.81 and 17,848.05 is: 24,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.97 : 35,044.81 = 17,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.97/35,044.81 = 17,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.97x = 35,044.81 × 17,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.97x = 625,481,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,481,521.12/25,422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.01

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