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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.54, 35,566.98 and 24,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.54, 35,566.98 and 24,591.56 is: 33,937.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.54 : 35,566.98 = 24,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.54/35,566.98 = 24,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.54x = 35,566.98 × 24,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.54x = 874,647,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,647,522.69/25,772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,937.19

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