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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.80, 35,235.88 and 22,823.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.80, 35,235.88 and 22,823.62 is: 31,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.80 : 35,235.88 = 22,823.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.80/35,235.88 = 22,823.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.80x = 35,235.88 × 22,823.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.80x = 804,210,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,210,335.49/25,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,511.96

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