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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,540.92, 35,245.79 and 14,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,540.92, 35,245.79 and 14,210.43 is: 19,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,540.92 : 35,245.79 = 14,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,540.92/35,245.79 = 14,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,540.92x = 35,245.79 × 14,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,540.92x = 500,857,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,857,831.59/25,540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.02

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