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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.44, 35,069.76 and 14,815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.44, 35,069.76 and 14,815.44 is: 20,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.44 : 35,069.76 = 14,815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.44/35,069.76 = 14,815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.44x = 35,069.76 × 14,815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.44x = 519,573,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,573,925.09/25,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.40

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