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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.94, 35,799.87 and 14,763.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.94, 35,799.87 and 14,763.94 is: 20,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.94 : 35,799.87 = 14,763.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.94/35,799.87 = 14,763.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.94x = 35,799.87 × 14,763.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.94x = 528,547,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,547,098.55/25,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.23

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