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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,164.74, 34,727.37 and 13,834.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,164.74, 34,727.37 and 13,834.97 is: 19,092.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,164.74 : 34,727.37 = 13,834.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,164.74/34,727.37 = 13,834.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,164.74x = 34,727.37 × 13,834.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,164.74x = 480,452,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,452,026.84/25,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.27

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