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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226.61, 34,812.41 and 13,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226.61, 34,812.41 and 13,895.88 is: 19,176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226.61 : 34,812.41 = 13,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226.61/34,812.41 = 13,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226.61x = 34,812.41 × 13,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226.61x = 483,749,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,749,002.39/25,226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.14

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