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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,933.74, 35,792.93 and 15,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,933.74, 35,792.93 and 15,030.25 is: 20,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,933.74 : 35,792.93 = 15,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,933.74/35,792.93 = 15,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,933.74x = 35,792.93 × 15,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,933.74x = 537,976,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,976,610.98/25,933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.28

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