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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.79, 34,716.85 and 13,828.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.79, 34,716.85 and 13,828.15 is: 19,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.79 : 34,716.85 = 13,828.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.79/34,716.85 = 13,828.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.79x = 34,716.85 × 13,828.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.79x = 480,069,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,069,809.33/25,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,081.59

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