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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,405.63, 47,424.90 and 25,894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,405.63, 47,424.90 and 25,894.96 is: 35,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,405.63 : 47,424.90 = 25,894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,405.63/47,424.90 = 25,894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,405.63x = 47,424.90 × 25,894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,405.63x = 1,228,065,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,065,888.50/34,405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,693.75

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