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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.46, 35,565.43 and 15,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.46, 35,565.43 and 15,160.22 is: 20,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.46 : 35,565.43 = 15,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.46/35,565.43 = 15,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.46x = 35,565.43 × 15,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.46x = 539,179,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,179,743.19/25,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.15

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