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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.91, 35,469.81 and 14,372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.91, 35,469.81 and 14,372.43 is: 19,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.91 : 35,469.81 = 14,372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.91/35,469.81 = 14,372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.91x = 35,469.81 × 14,372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.91x = 509,787,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,787,361.34/25,702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833.84

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