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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,661.22, 35,404.74 and 14,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,661.22, 35,404.74 and 14,904.02 is: 20,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661.22 : 35,404.74 = 14,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661.22/35,404.74 = 14,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661.22x = 35,404.74 × 14,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661.22x = 527,672,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,672,800.50/25,661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.04

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