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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.56, 35,271.06 and 14,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.56, 35,271.06 and 14,948.12 is: 20,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.56 : 35,271.06 = 14,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.56/35,271.06 = 14,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.56x = 35,271.06 × 14,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.56x = 527,236,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,236,037.41/25,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.94

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