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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.36, 38,431.02 and 14,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.36, 38,431.02 and 14,964.06 is: 22,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.36 : 38,431.02 = 14,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.36/38,431.02 = 14,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.36x = 38,431.02 × 14,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.36x = 575,084,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,084,089.14/25,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.65

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