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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.73, 35,186.45 and 14,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.73, 35,186.45 and 14,747.63 is: 20,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.73 : 35,186.45 = 14,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.73/35,186.45 = 14,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.73x = 35,186.45 × 14,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.73x = 518,916,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,916,677.86/25,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.90

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