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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.72, 35,828.40 and 17,576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.72, 35,828.40 and 17,576.08 is: 24,262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.72 : 35,828.40 = 17,576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.72/35,828.40 = 17,576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.72x = 35,828.40 × 17,576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.72x = 629,722,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,722,824.67/25,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.36

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