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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.78, 35,549.25 and 15,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.78, 35,549.25 and 15,011.04 is: 20,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.78 : 35,549.25 = 15,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.78/35,549.25 = 15,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.78x = 35,549.25 × 15,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.78x = 533,631,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,631,213.72/25,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.24

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