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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.69, 34,552.50 and 14,964.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.69, 34,552.50 and 14,964.81 is: 20,650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.69 : 34,552.50 = 14,964.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.69/34,552.50 = 14,964.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.69x = 34,552.50 × 14,964.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.69x = 517,071,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,071,597.53/25,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.90

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