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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.01, 35,652.66 and 14,503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.01, 35,652.66 and 14,503.83 is: 20,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.01 : 35,652.66 = 14,503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.01/35,652.66 = 14,503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.01x = 35,652.66 × 14,503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.01x = 517,100,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,100,119.69/25,835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.48

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