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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.08, 35,293.08 and 14,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.08, 35,293.08 and 14,961.72 is: 20,650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.08 : 35,293.08 = 14,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.08/35,293.08 = 14,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.08x = 35,293.08 × 14,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.08x = 528,045,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,045,180.90/25,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.09

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