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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.63, 35,621.82 and 14,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.63, 35,621.82 and 14,484.60 is: 19,988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.63 : 35,621.82 = 14,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.63/35,621.82 = 14,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.63x = 35,621.82 × 14,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.63x = 515,967,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,967,813.97/25,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.97

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