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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.57, 35,425.83 and 14,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.57, 35,425.83 and 14,340.97 is: 19,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.57 : 35,425.83 = 14,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.57/35,425.83 = 14,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.57x = 35,425.83 × 14,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.57x = 508,040,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,040,765.26/25,669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.56

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