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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.43, 35,144.99 and 15,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.43, 35,144.99 and 15,903.44 is: 21,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.43 : 35,144.99 = 15,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.43/35,144.99 = 15,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.43x = 35,144.99 × 15,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.43x = 558,926,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,926,239.77/25,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.64

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