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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.37, 35,388.84 and 16,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.37, 35,388.84 and 16,695.24 is: 23,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.37 : 35,388.84 = 16,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.37/35,388.84 = 16,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.37x = 35,388.84 × 16,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.37x = 590,825,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,825,177.12/25,664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.22

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