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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502, 35,194.44 and 14,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502, 35,194.44 and 14,324 is: 19,768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502 : 35,194.44 = 14,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502/35,194.44 = 14,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502x = 35,194.44 × 14,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502x = 504,125,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,125,158.56/25,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.06

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