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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.77, 35,823.79 and 15,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.77, 35,823.79 and 15,892.18 is: 21,924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.77 : 35,823.79 = 15,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.77/35,823.79 = 15,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.77x = 35,823.79 × 15,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.77x = 569,318,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,318,118.96/25,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.03

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