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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.81, 35,146.76 and 14,138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.81, 35,146.76 and 14,138.63 is: 19,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.81 : 35,146.76 = 14,138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.81/35,146.76 = 14,138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.81x = 35,146.76 × 14,138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.81x = 496,926,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,926,788.91/25,469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.43

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