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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.64, 35,759.28 and 14,734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.64, 35,759.28 and 14,734.64 is: 20,333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.64 : 35,759.28 = 14,734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.64/35,759.28 = 14,734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.64x = 35,759.28 × 14,734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.64x = 526,900,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,900,117.46/25,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.71

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