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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.71, 35,864.99 and 17,455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.71, 35,864.99 and 17,455.05 is: 24,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.71 : 35,864.99 = 17,455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.71/35,864.99 = 17,455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.71x = 35,864.99 × 17,455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.71x = 626,025,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,025,193.70/25,967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.84

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