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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.76, 35,803.26 and 14,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.76, 35,803.26 and 14,615.29 is: 20,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.76 : 35,803.26 = 14,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.76/35,803.26 = 14,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.76x = 35,803.26 × 14,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.76x = 523,274,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,274,775.75/25,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.92

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