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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,109.52, 34,647.60 and 15,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,109.52, 34,647.60 and 15,035.60 is: 20,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,109.52 : 34,647.60 = 15,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,109.52/34,647.60 = 15,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,109.52x = 34,647.60 × 15,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,109.52x = 520,947,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,947,454.56/25,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.01

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