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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.91, 35,254.21 and 15,992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.91, 35,254.21 and 15,992.07 is: 22,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.91 : 35,254.21 = 15,992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.91/35,254.21 = 15,992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.91x = 35,254.21 × 15,992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.91x = 563,787,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,787,702.86/25,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.72

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