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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.57, 35,833.39 and 15,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.57, 35,833.39 and 15,364.15 is: 21,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.57 : 35,833.39 = 15,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.57/35,833.39 = 15,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.57x = 35,833.39 × 15,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.57x = 550,549,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,549,450.97/25,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.08

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