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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.36, 35,822.58 and 15,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.36, 35,822.58 and 15,353.24 is: 21,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.36 : 35,822.58 = 15,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.36/35,822.58 = 15,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.36x = 35,822.58 × 15,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.36x = 549,992,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,992,668.16/25,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.50

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