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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.23, 35,315.80 and 18,899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.23, 35,315.80 and 18,899.93 is: 26,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.23 : 35,315.80 = 18,899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.23/35,315.80 = 18,899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.23x = 35,315.80 × 18,899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.23x = 667,466,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,466,188.93/25,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.70

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