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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.76, 35,430.41 and 14,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.76, 35,430.41 and 14,344.86 is: 19,793.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.76 : 35,430.41 = 14,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.76/35,430.41 = 14,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.76x = 35,430.41 × 14,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.76x = 508,244,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,244,199.47/25,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.94

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