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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,575.94, 35,294.90 and 14,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,575.94, 35,294.90 and 14,963.52 is: 20,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,575.94 : 35,294.90 = 14,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,575.94/35,294.90 = 14,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,575.94x = 35,294.90 × 14,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,575.94x = 528,136,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,136,067.69/25,575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.72

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