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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.17, 35,369.95 and 15,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.17, 35,369.95 and 15,566.13 is: 21,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.17 : 35,369.95 = 15,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.17/35,369.95 = 15,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.17x = 35,369.95 × 15,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.17x = 550,573,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,573,130.59/25,632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,479.77

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