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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,164.42, 34,727.34 and 13,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,164.42, 34,727.34 and 13,834.40 is: 19,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,164.42 : 34,727.34 = 13,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,164.42/34,727.34 = 13,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,164.42x = 34,727.34 × 13,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,164.42x = 480,431,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,431,912.50/25,164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.71

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