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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503, 35,197.44 and 14,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503, 35,197.44 and 14,325 is: 19,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503 : 35,197.44 = 14,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503/35,197.44 = 14,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503x = 35,197.44 × 14,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503x = 504,203,328.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,203,328.00/25,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.35

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