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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,800.53, 35,606.79 and 15,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,800.53, 35,606.79 and 15,192.23 is: 20,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,800.53 : 35,606.79 = 15,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,800.53/35,606.79 = 15,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,800.53x = 35,606.79 × 15,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,800.53x = 540,946,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,946,365.21/25,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.49

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