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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.69, 35,304.46 and 14,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.69, 35,304.46 and 14,974.75 is: 20,658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.69 : 35,304.46 = 14,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.69/35,304.46 = 14,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.69x = 35,304.46 × 14,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.69x = 528,675,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,675,462.39/25,591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.09

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