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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.76, 34,702.56 and 13,815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.76, 34,702.56 and 13,815.84 is: 19,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.76 : 34,702.56 = 13,815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.76/34,702.56 = 13,815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.76x = 34,702.56 × 13,815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.76x = 479,445,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,445,016.55/25,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.63

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