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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.62, 34,729.95 and 13,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.62, 34,729.95 and 13,836.30 is: 19,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.62 : 34,729.95 = 13,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.62/34,729.95 = 13,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.62x = 34,729.95 × 13,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.62x = 480,534,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,534,151.19/25,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.11

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