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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,839.93, 35,660.43 and 14,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,839.93, 35,660.43 and 14,508.84 is: 20,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,839.93 : 35,660.43 = 14,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,839.93/35,660.43 = 14,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,839.93x = 35,660.43 × 14,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,839.93x = 517,391,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,391,473.20/25,839.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.94

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