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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.73, 35,026.85 and 14,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.73, 35,026.85 and 14,051.55 is: 19,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.73 : 35,026.85 = 14,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.73/35,026.85 = 14,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.73x = 35,026.85 × 14,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.73x = 492,181,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,181,569.25/25,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.17

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