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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.87, 35,220.54 and 14,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.87, 35,220.54 and 14,913.46 is: 20,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.87 : 35,220.54 = 14,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.87/35,220.54 = 14,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.87x = 35,220.54 × 14,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.87x = 525,260,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,260,114.47/25,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.56

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