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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.82, 35,424.48 and 14,339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.82, 35,424.48 and 14,339.79 is: 19,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.82 : 35,424.48 = 14,339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.82/35,424.48 = 14,339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.82x = 35,424.48 × 14,339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.82x = 507,979,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,979,604.06/25,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.98

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