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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.75, 34,558.76 and 13,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.75, 34,558.76 and 13,863.75 is: 19,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.75 : 34,558.76 = 13,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.75/34,558.76 = 13,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.75x = 34,558.76 × 13,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.75x = 479,113,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,113,939.63/25,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.61

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