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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.26, 35,597.82 and 15,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.26, 35,597.82 and 15,039.82 is: 20,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.26 : 35,597.82 = 15,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.26/35,597.82 = 15,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.26x = 35,597.82 × 15,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.26x = 535,384,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,384,805.19/25,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.16

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