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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.72, 35,630.82 and 14,489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.72, 35,630.82 and 14,489.32 is: 19,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.72 : 35,630.82 = 14,489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.72/35,630.82 = 14,489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.72x = 35,630.82 × 14,489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.72x = 516,266,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,266,352.84/25,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.04

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