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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.03, 35,274.05 and 14,949.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.03, 35,274.05 and 14,949.15 is: 20,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.03 : 35,274.05 = 14,949.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.03/35,274.05 = 14,949.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.03x = 35,274.05 × 14,949.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.03x = 527,316,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,316,813.44/25,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.88

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