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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,645.59, 35,363.01 and 16,676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,645.59, 35,363.01 and 16,676.46 is: 22,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,645.59 : 35,363.01 = 16,676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,645.59/35,363.01 = 16,676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,645.59x = 35,363.01 × 16,676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,645.59x = 589,729,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,729,821.74/25,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.37

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