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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.81, 35,320.70 and 14,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.81, 35,320.70 and 14,264.82 is: 19,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.81 : 35,320.70 = 14,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.81/35,320.70 = 14,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.81x = 35,320.70 × 14,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.81x = 503,843,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,843,356.45/25,597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.06

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