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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.48, 35,844.90 and 15,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.48, 35,844.90 and 15,364.04 is: 21,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.48 : 35,844.90 = 15,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.48/35,844.90 = 15,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.48x = 35,844.90 × 15,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.48x = 550,722,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,722,477.40/25,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.81

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