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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.55, 35,250.03 and 14,932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.55, 35,250.03 and 14,932.32 is: 20,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.55 : 35,250.03 = 14,932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.55/35,250.03 = 14,932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.55x = 35,250.03 × 14,932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.55x = 526,364,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,364,727.97/25,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.33

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