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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.24, 35,295.93 and 14,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.24, 35,295.93 and 14,403.24 is: 19,872.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.24 : 35,295.93 = 14,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.24/35,295.93 = 14,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.24x = 35,295.93 × 14,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.24x = 508,375,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,375,750.81/25,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,872.99

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