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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.22, 35,753.81 and 15,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.22, 35,753.81 and 15,007.14 is: 20,703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.22 : 35,753.81 = 15,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.22/35,753.81 = 15,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.22x = 35,753.81 × 15,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.22x = 536,562,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,562,357.17/25,916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.73

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