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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.31, 34,853.95 and 13,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.31, 34,853.95 and 13,926.25 is: 19,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.31 : 34,853.95 = 13,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.31/34,853.95 = 13,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.31x = 34,853.95 × 13,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.31x = 485,384,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,384,901.85/25,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.36

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