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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.82, 38,064.38 and 22,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.82, 38,064.38 and 22,755 is: 34,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.82 : 38,064.38 = 22,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.82/38,064.38 = 22,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.82x = 38,064.38 × 22,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.82x = 866,154,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,154,966.90/25,429.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,060.60

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