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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.54, 38,252.70 and 15,654.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.54, 38,252.70 and 15,654.83 is: 23,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.54 : 38,252.70 = 15,654.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.54/38,252.70 = 15,654.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.54x = 38,252.70 × 15,654.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.54x = 598,839,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,839,515.54/25,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,442.04

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