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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.63, 34,710.62 and 13,974.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.63, 34,710.62 and 13,974.63 is: 19,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.63 : 34,710.62 = 13,974.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.63/34,710.62 = 13,974.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.63x = 34,710.62 × 13,974.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.63x = 485,068,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,068,071.57/25,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.98

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