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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.43, 35,570.03 and 15,703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.43, 35,570.03 and 15,703.86 is: 21,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.43 : 35,570.03 = 15,703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.43/35,570.03 = 15,703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.43x = 35,570.03 × 15,703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.43x = 558,586,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,586,826.18/25,775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.29

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