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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.98, 35,049.96 and 14,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.98, 35,049.96 and 14,787.33 is: 20,407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.98 : 35,049.96 = 14,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.98/35,049.96 = 14,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.98x = 35,049.96 × 14,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.98x = 518,295,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,295,325.01/25,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.75

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