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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.44, 35,296.98 and 14,965.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.44, 35,296.98 and 14,965.03 is: 20,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.44 : 35,296.98 = 14,965.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.44/35,296.98 = 14,965.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.44x = 35,296.98 × 14,965.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.44x = 528,220,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,220,364.61/25,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.81

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