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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.24, 39,048.60 and 22,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.24, 39,048.60 and 22,946.24 is: 34,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.24 : 39,048.60 = 22,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.24/39,048.60 = 22,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.24x = 39,048.60 × 22,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.24x = 896,018,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,018,547.26/25,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.91

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