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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,170.91, 34,735.98 and 13,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,170.91, 34,735.98 and 13,841.13 is: 19,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,170.91 : 34,735.98 = 13,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,170.91/34,735.98 = 13,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,170.91x = 34,735.98 × 13,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,170.91x = 480,785,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,785,345.12/25,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.83

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