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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.41, 35,009.78 and 14,756.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.41, 35,009.78 and 14,756.43 is: 20,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.41 : 35,009.78 = 14,756.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.41/35,009.78 = 14,756.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.41x = 35,009.78 × 14,756.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.41x = 516,619,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,619,294.10/25,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.08

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