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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.22, 34,954.77 and 15,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.22, 34,954.77 and 15,903.82 is: 21,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.22 : 34,954.77 = 15,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.22/34,954.77 = 15,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.22x = 34,954.77 × 15,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.22x = 555,914,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,914,370.22/25,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.95

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