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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,829.57, 38,706.08 and 14,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,829.57, 38,706.08 and 14,730.54 is: 22,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,829.57 : 38,706.08 = 14,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,829.57/38,706.08 = 14,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,829.57x = 38,706.08 × 14,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,829.57x = 570,161,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,161,386.03/25,829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.98

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