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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.97, 35,841.33 and 14,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.97, 35,841.33 and 14,035.31 is: 19,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.97 : 35,841.33 = 14,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.97/35,841.33 = 14,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.97x = 35,841.33 × 14,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.97x = 503,044,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,044,177.36/25,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.73

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