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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.76, 35,103.24 and 14,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.76, 35,103.24 and 14,834.16 is: 20,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.76 : 35,103.24 = 14,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.76/35,103.24 = 14,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.76x = 35,103.24 × 14,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.76x = 520,727,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,727,078.68/25,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.02

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