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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.52, 34,516.86 and 13,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.52, 34,516.86 and 13,834.52 is: 19,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.52 : 34,516.86 = 13,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.52/34,516.86 = 13,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.52x = 34,516.86 × 13,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.52x = 477,524,190.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,524,190.01/25,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.41

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