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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.33, 35,870.94 and 14,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.33, 35,870.94 and 14,663.79 is: 20,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.33 : 35,870.94 = 14,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.33/35,870.94 = 14,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.33x = 35,870.94 × 14,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.33x = 526,003,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,003,931.26/25,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.55

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