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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,970.63, 35,839.46 and 14,792.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,970.63, 35,839.46 and 14,792.63 is: 20,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,970.63 : 35,839.46 = 14,792.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,970.63/35,839.46 = 14,792.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,970.63x = 35,839.46 × 14,792.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,970.63x = 530,159,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,159,728.96/25,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.82

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