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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,988.87, 35,864.68 and 14,052.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,988.87, 35,864.68 and 14,052.22 is: 19,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,988.87 : 35,864.68 = 14,052.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,988.87/35,864.68 = 14,052.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,988.87x = 35,864.68 × 14,052.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,988.87x = 503,978,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,978,373.59/25,988.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.08

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