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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.94, 35,282.64 and 14,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.94, 35,282.64 and 14,954.50 is: 20,637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.94 : 35,282.64 = 14,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.94/35,282.64 = 14,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.94x = 35,282.64 × 14,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.94x = 527,634,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,634,239.88/25,566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.36

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