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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.56, 35,666.22 and 17,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.56, 35,666.22 and 17,467.48 is: 24,086.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.56 : 35,666.22 = 17,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.56/35,666.22 = 17,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.56x = 35,666.22 × 17,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.56x = 622,998,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,998,984.53/25,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.04

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