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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.48, 35,843.52 and 15,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.48, 35,843.52 and 15,363.04 is: 21,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.48 : 35,843.52 = 15,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.48/35,843.52 = 15,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.48x = 35,843.52 × 15,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.48x = 550,665,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,665,431.50/25,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.43

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