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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.70, 34,545.50 and 14,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.70, 34,545.50 and 14,961.14 is: 20,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.70 : 34,545.50 = 14,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.70/34,545.50 = 14,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.70x = 34,545.50 × 14,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.70x = 516,840,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,840,061.87/25,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.95

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