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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.81, 35,633.82 and 14,489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.81, 35,633.82 and 14,489.32 is: 19,996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.81 : 35,633.82 = 14,489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.81/35,633.82 = 14,489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.81x = 35,633.82 × 14,489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.81x = 516,309,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,309,820.80/25,819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.65

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