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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.51, 35,757.95 and 15,300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.51, 35,757.95 and 15,300.09 is: 21,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.51 : 35,757.95 = 15,300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.51/35,757.95 = 15,300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.51x = 35,757.95 × 15,300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.51x = 547,099,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,099,776.72/25,912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.35

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