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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.73, 35,069.99 and 14,659.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.73, 35,069.99 and 14,659.05 is: 20,228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.73 : 35,069.99 = 14,659.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.73/35,069.99 = 14,659.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.73x = 35,069.99 × 14,659.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.73x = 514,092,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,092,795.13/25,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.94

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