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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.55, 38,374.02 and 19,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.55, 38,374.02 and 19,748.88 is: 29,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.55 : 38,374.02 = 19,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.55/38,374.02 = 19,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.55x = 38,374.02 × 19,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.55x = 757,843,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,843,916.10/25,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.02

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