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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.62, 34,848.62 and 14,648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.62, 34,848.62 and 14,648.41 is: 20,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.62 : 34,848.62 = 14,648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.62/34,848.62 = 14,648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.62x = 34,848.62 × 14,648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.62x = 510,476,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,476,873.69/25,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.81

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