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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.92, 35,189.44 and 14,749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.92, 35,189.44 and 14,749.81 is: 20,348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.92 : 35,189.44 = 14,749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.92/35,189.44 = 14,749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.92x = 35,189.44 × 14,749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.92x = 519,037,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,037,429.16/25,506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.88

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