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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.48, 38,646.72 and 17,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.48, 38,646.72 and 17,054.64 is: 25,581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.48 : 38,646.72 = 17,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.48/38,646.72 = 17,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.48x = 38,646.72 × 17,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.48x = 659,105,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,105,896.78/25,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.96

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