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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.74, 35,306.28 and 14,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.74, 35,306.28 and 14,410.74 is: 19,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.74 : 35,306.28 = 14,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.74/35,306.28 = 14,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.74x = 35,306.28 × 14,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.74x = 508,789,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,789,621.45/25,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.34

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