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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.91, 35,583.36 and 14,455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.91, 35,583.36 and 14,455.46 is: 19,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.91 : 35,583.36 = 14,455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.91/35,583.36 = 14,455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.91x = 35,583.36 × 14,455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.91x = 514,373,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,373,837.15/25,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.19

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