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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388, 35,035.44 and 14,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388, 35,035.44 and 14,210 is: 19,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388 : 35,035.44 = 14,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388/35,035.44 = 14,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388x = 35,035.44 × 14,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388x = 497,853,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,853,602.40/25,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.80

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