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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.76, 34,846.72 and 14,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.76, 34,846.72 and 14,073.60 is: 19,419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.76 : 34,846.72 = 14,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.76/34,846.72 = 14,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.76x = 34,846.72 × 14,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.76x = 490,418,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,418,798.59/25,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.63

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