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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.55, 35,251.41 and 14,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.55, 35,251.41 and 14,933.32 is: 20,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.55 : 35,251.41 = 14,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.55/35,251.41 = 14,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.55x = 35,251.41 × 14,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.55x = 526,420,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,420,585.98/25,548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.71

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