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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.22, 34,745.97 and 14,000.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.22, 34,745.97 and 14,000.50 is: 19,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.22 : 34,745.97 = 14,000.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.22/34,745.97 = 14,000.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.22x = 34,745.97 × 14,000.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.22x = 486,460,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,460,952.99/25,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.94

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