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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.52, 35,255.84 and 14,935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.52, 35,255.84 and 14,935.10 is: 20,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.52 : 35,255.84 = 14,935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.52/35,255.84 = 14,935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.52x = 35,255.84 × 14,935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.52x = 526,549,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,549,495.98/25,547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.59

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