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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.53, 35,635.41 and 14,494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.53, 35,635.41 and 14,494.47 is: 20,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.53 : 35,635.41 = 14,494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.53/35,635.41 = 14,494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.53x = 35,635.41 × 14,494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.53x = 516,516,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,516,381.18/25,822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.55

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