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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.76, 35,321.79 and 14,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.76, 35,321.79 and 14,265.72 is: 19,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.76 : 35,321.79 = 14,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.76/35,321.79 = 14,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.76x = 35,321.79 × 14,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.76x = 503,890,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,890,766.04/25,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.49

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