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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.92, 35,354.52 and 21,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.92, 35,354.52 and 21,026.76 is: 28,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.92 : 35,354.52 = 21,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.92/35,354.52 = 21,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.92x = 35,354.52 × 21,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.92x = 743,391,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,391,006.96/25,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,993.50

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