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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.62, 35,604.95 and 14,469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.62, 35,604.95 and 14,469.21 is: 19,969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.62 : 35,604.95 = 14,469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.62/35,604.95 = 14,469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.62x = 35,604.95 × 14,469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.62x = 515,175,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,175,426.24/25,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.11

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