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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,450.92, 35,112.69 and 18,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,450.92, 35,112.69 and 18,752.58 is: 25,871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,450.92 : 35,112.69 = 18,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,450.92/35,112.69 = 18,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,450.92x = 35,112.69 × 18,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,450.92x = 658,453,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,453,528.24/25,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,871.50

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