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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,207.75, 34,786.70 and 14,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,207.75, 34,786.70 and 14,029.75 is: 19,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,207.75 : 34,786.70 = 14,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,207.75/34,786.70 = 14,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,207.75x = 34,786.70 × 14,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,207.75x = 488,048,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,048,704.33/25,207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.06

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