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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.86, 34,586.73 and 13,733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.86, 34,586.73 and 13,733.09 is: 18,951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.86 : 34,586.73 = 13,733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.86/34,586.73 = 13,733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.86x = 34,586.73 × 13,733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.86x = 474,982,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,982,675.90/25,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.65

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