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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.57, 34,771.86 and 13,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.57, 34,771.86 and 13,867.02 is: 19,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.57 : 34,771.86 = 13,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.57/34,771.86 = 13,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.57x = 34,771.86 × 13,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.57x = 482,182,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,182,078.06/25,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.05

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