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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.48, 35,846.28 and 15,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.48, 35,846.28 and 15,365.04 is: 21,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.48 : 35,846.28 = 15,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.48/35,846.28 = 15,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.48x = 35,846.28 × 15,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.48x = 550,779,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,779,526.05/25,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.19

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