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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.63, 34,582.19 and 13,729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.63, 34,582.19 and 13,729.83 is: 18,947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.63 : 34,582.19 = 13,729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.63/34,582.19 = 13,729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.63x = 34,582.19 × 13,729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.63x = 474,807,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,807,565.89/25,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.11

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