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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.91, 34,566.53 and 13,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.91, 34,566.53 and 13,717.22 is: 18,929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.91 : 34,566.53 = 13,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.91/34,566.53 = 13,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.91x = 34,566.53 × 13,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.91x = 474,156,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,156,696.65/25,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.99

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