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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.65, 34,574.90 and 13,723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.65, 34,574.90 and 13,723.83 is: 18,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.65 : 34,574.90 = 13,723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.65/34,574.90 = 13,723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.65x = 34,574.90 × 13,723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.65x = 474,500,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,500,058.44/25,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.36

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