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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.48, 35,007.24 and 15,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.48, 35,007.24 and 15,944.80 is: 22,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.48 : 35,007.24 = 15,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.48/35,007.24 = 15,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.48x = 35,007.24 × 15,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.48x = 558,183,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,183,440.35/25,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.37

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