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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.66, 34,582.33 and 13,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.66, 34,582.33 and 13,881.66 is: 19,156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.66 : 34,582.33 = 13,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.66/34,582.33 = 13,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.66x = 34,582.33 × 13,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.66x = 480,059,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,059,956.65/25,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,156.69

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