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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,836.92, 35,679.96 and 22,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,836.92, 35,679.96 and 22,266.68 is: 30,749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,836.92 : 35,679.96 = 22,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,836.92/35,679.96 = 22,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,836.92x = 35,679.96 × 22,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,836.92x = 794,474,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,474,251.73/25,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,749.57

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