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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.79, 34,854.65 and 13,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.79, 34,854.65 and 13,926.32 is: 19,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.79 : 34,854.65 = 13,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.79/34,854.65 = 13,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.79x = 34,854.65 × 13,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.79x = 485,396,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,396,765.48/25,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.47

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