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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.45, 35,604.06 and 15,729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.45, 35,604.06 and 15,729.45 is: 21,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.45 : 35,604.06 = 15,729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.45/35,604.06 = 15,729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.45x = 35,604.06 × 15,729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.45x = 560,032,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,032,089.07/25,795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,710.50

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