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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.68, 34,565.58 and 13,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.68, 34,565.58 and 13,868.92 is: 19,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.68 : 34,565.58 = 13,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.68/34,565.58 = 13,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.68x = 34,565.58 × 13,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.68x = 479,387,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,387,263.77/25,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.75

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