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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.93, 35,145.90 and 16,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.93, 35,145.90 and 16,527.24 is: 22,799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.93 : 35,145.90 = 16,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.93/35,145.90 = 16,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.93x = 35,145.90 × 16,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.93x = 580,864,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,864,724.32/25,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,799.64

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