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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,345.92, 34,989.84 and 15,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,345.92, 34,989.84 and 15,919.68 is: 21,976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,345.92 : 34,989.84 = 15,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,345.92/34,989.84 = 15,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,345.92x = 34,989.84 × 15,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,345.92x = 557,027,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,027,056.05/25,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.99

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