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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.96, 34,614.32 and 13,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.96, 34,614.32 and 13,752.92 is: 18,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.96 : 34,614.32 = 13,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.96/34,614.32 = 13,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.96x = 34,614.32 × 13,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.96x = 476,047,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,047,731.98/25,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.93

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