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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.52, 35,834.34 and 19,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.52, 35,834.34 and 19,975.64 is: 27,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.52 : 35,834.34 = 19,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.52/35,834.34 = 19,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.52x = 35,834.34 × 19,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.52x = 715,813,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,813,875.48/25,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,579.55

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