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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.86, 35,096.97 and 22,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.86, 35,096.97 and 22,073.74 is: 30,456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.86 : 35,096.97 = 22,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.86/35,096.97 = 22,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.86x = 35,096.97 × 22,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.86x = 774,721,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,721,390.57/25,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,456.64

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