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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.59, 34,849.95 and 13,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.59, 34,849.95 and 13,924.07 is: 19,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.59 : 34,849.95 = 13,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.59/34,849.95 = 13,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.59x = 34,849.95 × 13,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.59x = 485,253,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,253,143.30/25,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.45

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