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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.52, 35,568.20 and 15,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.52, 35,568.20 and 15,164.82 is: 20,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.52 : 35,568.20 = 15,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.52/35,568.20 = 15,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.52x = 35,568.20 × 15,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.52x = 539,385,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,385,388.64/25,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.08

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