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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.62, 35,649.78 and 19,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.62, 35,649.78 and 19,854.20 is: 27,407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.62 : 35,649.78 = 19,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.62/35,649.78 = 19,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.62x = 35,649.78 × 19,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.62x = 707,797,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,797,862.08/25,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,407.87

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