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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.66, 35,652.90 and 14,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.66, 35,652.90 and 14,504.88 is: 20,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.66 : 35,652.90 = 14,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.66/35,652.90 = 14,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.66x = 35,652.90 × 14,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.66x = 517,140,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,140,857.89/25,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.55

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