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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.52, 35,034.74 and 15,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.52, 35,034.74 and 15,952.36 is: 22,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.52 : 35,034.74 = 15,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.52/35,034.74 = 15,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.52x = 35,034.74 × 15,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.52x = 558,886,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,886,784.99/25,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.63

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