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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,584.97, 35,297.89 and 15,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,584.97, 35,297.89 and 15,506.14 is: 21,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,584.97 : 35,297.89 = 15,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,584.97/35,297.89 = 15,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,584.97x = 35,297.89 × 15,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,584.97x = 547,334,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,334,024.04/25,584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.80

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