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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.73, 34,699.74 and 13,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.73, 34,699.74 and 13,814.96 is: 19,064.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.73 : 34,699.74 = 13,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.73/34,699.74 = 13,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.73x = 34,699.74 × 13,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.73x = 479,375,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,375,346.61/25,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,064.64

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