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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.19, 35,285.75 and 14,956.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.19, 35,285.75 and 14,956.75 is: 20,640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.19 : 35,285.75 = 14,956.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.19/35,285.75 = 14,956.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.19x = 35,285.75 × 14,956.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.19x = 527,760,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,760,141.31/25,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.47

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