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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,789.01, 35,590.82 and 14,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,789.01, 35,590.82 and 14,459.54 is: 19,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,789.01 : 35,590.82 = 14,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,789.01/35,590.82 = 14,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,789.01x = 35,590.82 × 14,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,789.01x = 514,626,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,626,635.17/25,789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.27

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