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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.93, 35,458.35 and 15,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.93, 35,458.35 and 15,623.66 is: 21,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.93 : 35,458.35 = 15,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.93/35,458.35 = 15,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.93x = 35,458.35 × 15,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.93x = 553,989,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,989,204.56/25,694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.25

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