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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.55, 35,220.50 and 14,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.55, 35,220.50 and 14,035.86 is: 19,369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.55 : 35,220.50 = 14,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.55/35,220.50 = 14,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.55x = 35,220.50 × 14,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.55x = 494,350,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,350,007.13/25,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.91

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