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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.67, 35,762.70 and 14,584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.67, 35,762.70 and 14,584.29 is: 20,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.67 : 35,762.70 = 14,584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.67/35,762.70 = 14,584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.67x = 35,762.70 × 14,584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.67x = 521,573,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,573,587.98/25,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.35

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