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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.88, 35,759.77 and 14,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.88, 35,759.77 and 14,734.88 is: 20,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.88 : 35,759.77 = 14,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.88/35,759.77 = 14,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.88x = 35,759.77 × 14,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.88x = 526,915,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,915,919.78/25,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.13

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