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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,734.41, 35,503.01 and 15,654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,734.41, 35,503.01 and 15,654.77 is: 21,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,734.41 : 35,503.01 = 15,654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,734.41/35,503.01 = 15,654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,734.41x = 35,503.01 × 15,654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,734.41x = 555,791,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,791,391.91/25,734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.21

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