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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.92, 34,567.80 and 14,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.92, 34,567.80 and 14,975.26 is: 20,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.92 : 34,567.80 = 14,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.92/34,567.80 = 14,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.92x = 34,567.80 × 14,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.92x = 517,661,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,661,792.63/25,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.68

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