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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.91, 35,303.43 and 17,622.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.91, 35,303.43 and 17,622.29 is: 24,307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.91 : 35,303.43 = 17,622.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.91/35,303.43 = 17,622.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.91x = 35,303.43 × 17,622.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.91x = 622,127,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,127,281.45/25,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.63

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