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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.83, 34,568.71 and 13,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.83, 34,568.71 and 13,719.33 is: 18,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.83 : 34,568.71 = 13,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.83/34,568.71 = 13,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.83x = 34,568.71 × 13,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.83x = 474,259,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,259,540.16/25,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.65

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