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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.01, 35,822.43 and 15,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.01, 35,822.43 and 15,348.63 is: 21,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.01 : 35,822.43 = 15,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.01/35,822.43 = 15,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.01x = 35,822.43 × 15,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.01x = 549,825,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,825,223.77/25,958.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,181.33

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