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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.93, 35,807.16 and 15,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.93, 35,807.16 and 15,337.55 is: 21,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.93 : 35,807.16 = 15,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.93/35,807.16 = 15,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.93x = 35,807.16 × 15,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.93x = 549,194,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,194,253.89/25,946.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.06

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