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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.74, 34,825.98 and 13,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.74, 34,825.98 and 13,904.92 is: 19,189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.74 : 34,825.98 = 13,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.74/34,825.98 = 13,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.74x = 34,825.98 × 13,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.74x = 484,252,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,252,465.82/25,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.15

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