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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,900.61, 35,741.80 and 14,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,900.61, 35,741.80 and 14,570.33 is: 20,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,900.61 : 35,741.80 = 14,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,900.61/35,741.80 = 14,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,900.61x = 35,741.80 × 14,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,900.61x = 520,769,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,769,820.79/25,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.47

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