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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061, 34,585.26 and 13,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061, 34,585.26 and 13,883 is: 19,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061 : 34,585.26 = 13,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061/34,585.26 = 13,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061x = 34,585.26 × 13,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061x = 480,147,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,147,164.58/25,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.14

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