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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.70, 38,592.87 and 15,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.70, 38,592.87 and 15,357.94 is: 23,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.70 : 38,592.87 = 15,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.70/38,592.87 = 15,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.70x = 38,592.87 × 15,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.70x = 592,706,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,706,981.89/25,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.94

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