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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.61, 38,465.46 and 14,580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.61, 38,465.46 and 14,580.63 is: 21,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.61 : 38,465.46 = 14,580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.61/38,465.46 = 14,580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.61x = 38,465.46 × 14,580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.61x = 560,850,640.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,850,640.04/25,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.07

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