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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.64, 35,859.18 and 14,654.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.64, 35,859.18 and 14,654.67 is: 20,223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.64 : 35,859.18 = 14,654.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.64/35,859.18 = 14,654.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.64x = 35,859.18 × 14,654.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.64x = 525,504,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,504,449.37/25,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.66

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