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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.83, 34,834.46 and 15,804.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.83, 34,834.46 and 15,804.99 is: 21,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.83 : 34,834.46 = 15,804.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.83/34,834.46 = 15,804.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.83x = 34,834.46 × 15,804.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.83x = 550,558,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,558,212.93/25,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,801.84

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