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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.70, 35,847.36 and 14,646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.70, 35,847.36 and 14,646.02 is: 20,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.70 : 35,847.36 = 14,646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.70/35,847.36 = 14,646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.70x = 35,847.36 × 14,646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.70x = 525,020,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,020,972.27/25,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.23

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