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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.51, 34,997.84 and 15,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.51, 34,997.84 and 15,298.03 is: 21,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.51 : 34,997.84 = 15,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.51/34,997.84 = 15,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.51x = 34,997.84 × 15,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.51x = 535,397,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,397,831.27/25,366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.49

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