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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,680.63, 35,443.95 and 14,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,680.63, 35,443.95 and 14,926.98 is: 20,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,680.63 : 35,443.95 = 14,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,680.63/35,443.95 = 14,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,680.63x = 35,443.95 × 14,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,680.63x = 529,071,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,071,132.77/25,680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.95

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