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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.76, 35,602.30 and 15,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.76, 35,602.30 and 15,194.92 is: 20,969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.76 : 35,602.30 = 15,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.76/35,602.30 = 15,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.76x = 35,602.30 × 15,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.76x = 540,974,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,974,100.32/25,798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.00

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