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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.62, 35,258.86 and 14,219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.62, 35,258.86 and 14,219.74 is: 19,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.62 : 35,258.86 = 14,219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.62/35,258.86 = 14,219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.62x = 35,258.86 × 14,219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.62x = 501,371,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,371,821.90/25,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.46

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