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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.79, 35,186.54 and 14,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.79, 35,186.54 and 14,747.72 is: 20,346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.79 : 35,186.54 = 14,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.79/35,186.54 = 14,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.79x = 35,186.54 × 14,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.79x = 518,920,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,920,990.02/25,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.02

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