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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,081.91, 34,613.42 and 13,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,081.91, 34,613.42 and 13,752.44 is: 18,978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,081.91 : 34,613.42 = 13,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,081.91/34,613.42 = 13,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,081.91x = 34,613.42 × 13,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,081.91x = 476,018,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,018,981.74/25,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.58

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