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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.88, 35,592.36 and 14,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.88, 35,592.36 and 14,461.52 is: 19,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.88 : 35,592.36 = 14,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.88/35,592.36 = 14,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.88x = 35,592.36 × 14,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.88x = 514,719,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,719,625.99/25,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.88

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