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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,022.76, 34,532.50 and 13,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,022.76, 34,532.50 and 13,844.76 is: 19,106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,022.76 : 34,532.50 = 13,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,022.76/34,532.50 = 13,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,022.76x = 34,532.50 × 13,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,022.76x = 478,094,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,094,174.70/25,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.37

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