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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.59, 34,852.71 and 13,926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.59, 34,852.71 and 13,926.07 is: 19,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.59 : 34,852.71 = 13,926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.59/34,852.71 = 13,926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.59x = 34,852.71 × 13,926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.59x = 485,361,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,361,279.15/25,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.21

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