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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.58, 34,846.98 and 13,921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.58, 34,846.98 and 13,921.48 is: 19,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.58 : 34,846.98 = 13,921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.58/34,846.98 = 13,921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.58x = 34,846.98 × 13,921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.58x = 485,121,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,121,535.13/25,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.77

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