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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.18, 35,846.41 and 14,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.18, 35,846.41 and 14,645.58 is: 20,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.18 : 35,846.41 = 14,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.18/35,846.41 = 14,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.18x = 35,846.41 × 14,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.18x = 524,991,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,991,375.75/25,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.49

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