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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.61, 35,068.07 and 15,976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.61, 35,068.07 and 15,976.49 is: 22,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.61 : 35,068.07 = 15,976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.61/35,068.07 = 15,976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.61x = 35,068.07 × 15,976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.61x = 560,264,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,264,534.28/25,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.98

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