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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.82, 35,628.96 and 21,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.82, 35,628.96 and 21,023.46 is: 29,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.82 : 35,628.96 = 21,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.82/35,628.96 = 21,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.82x = 35,628.96 × 21,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.82x = 749,044,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,044,015.40/25,802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,029.54

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