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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.80, 38,347.52 and 24,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.80, 38,347.52 and 24,717.92 is: 37,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.80 : 38,347.52 = 24,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.80/38,347.52 = 24,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.80x = 38,347.52 × 24,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.80x = 947,870,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,870,931.56/25,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.27

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