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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.58, 34,694.43 and 13,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.58, 34,694.43 and 13,964.30 is: 19,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.58 : 34,694.43 = 13,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.58/34,694.43 = 13,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.58x = 34,694.43 × 13,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.58x = 484,483,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,483,428.85/25,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.21

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