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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.78, 35,776.90 and 14,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.78, 35,776.90 and 14,594.48 is: 20,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.78 : 35,776.90 = 14,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.78/35,776.90 = 14,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.78x = 35,776.90 × 14,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.78x = 522,145,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,145,251.51/25,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.33

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