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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.22, 35,398.82 and 15,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.22, 35,398.82 and 15,041.03 is: 20,756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.22 : 35,398.82 = 15,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.22/35,398.82 = 15,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.22x = 35,398.82 × 15,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.22x = 532,434,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,434,574.19/25,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.70

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