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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.62, 34,581.70 and 13,885.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.62, 34,581.70 and 13,885.62 is: 19,158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.62 : 34,581.70 = 13,885.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.62/34,581.70 = 13,885.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.62x = 34,581.70 × 13,885.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.62x = 480,188,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,188,345.15/25,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.78

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