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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.80, 35,724.54 and 21,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.80, 35,724.54 and 21,918.76 is: 30,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.80 : 35,724.54 = 21,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.80/35,724.54 = 21,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.80x = 35,724.54 × 21,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.80x = 783,037,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,037,618.37/25,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,217.01

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