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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.52, 35,844.41 and 14,645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.52, 35,844.41 and 14,645.42 is: 20,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.52 : 35,844.41 = 14,645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.52/35,844.41 = 14,645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.52x = 35,844.41 × 14,645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.52x = 524,956,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,956,296.49/25,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.66

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