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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,500.71, 35,190.74 and 14,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,500.71, 35,190.74 and 14,170.22 is: 19,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,500.71 : 35,190.74 = 14,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,500.71/35,190.74 = 14,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,500.71x = 35,190.74 × 14,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,500.71x = 498,660,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,660,280.96/25,500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.76

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