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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.92, 35,593.98 and 14,613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.92, 35,593.98 and 14,613.08 is: 20,169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.92 : 35,593.98 = 14,613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.92/35,593.98 = 14,613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.92x = 35,593.98 × 14,613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.92x = 520,137,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,137,677.26/25,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.04

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