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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.76, 34,537.98 and 13,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.76, 34,537.98 and 13,848.76 is: 19,111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.76 : 34,537.98 = 13,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.76/34,537.98 = 13,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.76x = 34,537.98 × 13,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.76x = 478,308,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,308,195.90/25,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.87

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