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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.54, 35,467.54 and 15,629.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.54, 35,467.54 and 15,629.59 is: 21,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.54 : 35,467.54 = 15,629.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.54/35,467.54 = 15,629.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.54x = 35,467.54 × 15,629.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.54x = 554,343,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,343,108.51/25,702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.64

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