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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.86, 37,834.62 and 14,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.86, 37,834.62 and 14,709.99 is: 22,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.86 : 37,834.62 = 14,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.86/37,834.62 = 14,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.86x = 37,834.62 × 14,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.86x = 556,546,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,546,881.85/25,245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,045.08

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