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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.73, 35,605.47 and 15,734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.73, 35,605.47 and 15,734.22 is: 21,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.73 : 35,605.47 = 15,734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.73/35,605.47 = 15,734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.73x = 35,605.47 × 15,734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.73x = 560,224,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,224,298.18/25,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.82

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