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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,589.47, 35,310.29 and 14,834.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,589.47, 35,310.29 and 14,834.29 is: 20,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,589.47 : 35,310.29 = 14,834.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,589.47/35,310.29 = 14,834.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,589.47x = 35,310.29 × 14,834.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,589.47x = 523,803,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,803,007.67/25,589.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.47

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