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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.73, 34,701.69 and 13,815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.73, 34,701.69 and 13,815.93 is: 19,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.73 : 34,701.69 = 13,815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.73/34,701.69 = 13,815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.73x = 34,701.69 × 13,815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.73x = 479,436,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,436,301.86/25,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.31

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