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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,215.98, 37,774.76 and 15,330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,215.98, 37,774.76 and 15,330.74 is: 22,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,215.98 : 37,774.76 = 15,330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,215.98/37,774.76 = 15,330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,215.98x = 37,774.76 × 15,330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,215.98x = 579,114,758.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,114,758.59/25,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.19

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