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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.49, 35,244.74 and 14,931.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.49, 35,244.74 and 14,931.07 is: 20,601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.49 : 35,244.74 = 14,931.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.49/35,244.74 = 14,931.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.49x = 35,244.74 × 14,931.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.49x = 526,241,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,241,605.42/25,543.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.79

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