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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,600.47, 35,305.23 and 17,545.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,600.47, 35,305.23 and 17,545.83 is: 24,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,600.47 : 35,305.23 = 17,545.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,600.47/35,305.23 = 17,545.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,600.47x = 35,305.23 × 17,545.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,600.47x = 619,459,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,459,563.69/25,600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.19

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