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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.70, 35,565.93 and 15,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.70, 35,565.93 and 15,014.76 is: 20,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.70 : 35,565.93 = 15,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.70/35,565.93 = 15,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.70x = 35,565.93 × 15,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.70x = 534,013,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,013,903.13/25,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.96

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