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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.31, 34,859.84 and 13,929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.31, 34,859.84 and 13,929.84 is: 19,224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.31 : 34,859.84 = 13,929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.31/34,859.84 = 13,929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.31x = 34,859.84 × 13,929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.31x = 485,591,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,591,923.98/25,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,224.28

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