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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.21, 35,600.56 and 14,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.21, 35,600.56 and 14,469.23 is: 19,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.21 : 35,600.56 = 14,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.21/35,600.56 = 14,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.21x = 35,600.56 × 14,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.21x = 515,112,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,112,476.59/25,797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.76

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