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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.86, 35,268.12 and 14,949.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.86, 35,268.12 and 14,949.81 is: 20,624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.86 : 35,268.12 = 14,949.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.86/35,268.12 = 14,949.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.86x = 35,268.12 × 14,949.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.86x = 527,251,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,251,693.06/25,564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.08

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