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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.56, 34,732.56 and 13,990.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.56, 34,732.56 and 13,990.56 is: 19,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.56 : 34,732.56 = 13,990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.56/34,732.56 = 13,990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.56x = 34,732.56 × 13,990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.56x = 485,927,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,927,964.63/25,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,306.94

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