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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.56, 35,016.37 and 14,764.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.56, 35,016.37 and 14,764.61 is: 20,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.56 : 35,016.37 = 14,764.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.56/35,016.37 = 14,764.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.56x = 35,016.37 × 14,764.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.56x = 517,003,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,003,097.30/25,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.27

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