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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.91, 35,577.84 and 14,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.91, 35,577.84 and 14,451.46 is: 19,944.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.91 : 35,577.84 = 14,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.91/35,577.84 = 14,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.91x = 35,577.84 × 14,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.91x = 514,151,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,151,731.65/25,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.67

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