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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.68, 35,827.25 and 17,911.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.68, 35,827.25 and 17,911.95 is: 24,705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.68 : 35,827.25 = 17,911.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.68/35,827.25 = 17,911.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.68x = 35,827.25 × 17,911.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.68x = 641,735,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,735,821.08/25,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.26

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