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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233.71, 34,824.08 and 14,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233.71, 34,824.08 and 14,055.71 is: 19,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233.71 : 34,824.08 = 14,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233.71/34,824.08 = 14,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233.71x = 34,824.08 × 14,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233.71x = 489,477,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,477,169.50/25,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.75

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