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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.48, 35,417.88 and 14,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.48, 35,417.88 and 14,913.84 is: 20,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.48 : 35,417.88 = 14,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.48/35,417.88 = 14,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.48x = 35,417.88 × 14,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.48x = 528,216,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,216,595.46/25,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.41

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