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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.52, 35,288.32 and 14,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.52, 35,288.32 and 14,958.48 is: 20,644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.52 : 35,288.32 = 14,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.52/35,288.32 = 14,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.52x = 35,288.32 × 14,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.52x = 527,859,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,859,628.95/25,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.10

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