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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.25, 34,581.84 and 13,881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.25, 34,581.84 and 13,881.25 is: 19,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.25 : 34,581.84 = 13,881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.25/34,581.84 = 13,881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.25x = 34,581.84 × 13,881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.25x = 480,039,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,039,166.50/25,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,156.17

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