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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.33, 34,866.68 and 13,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.33, 34,866.68 and 13,936.28 is: 19,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.33 : 34,866.68 = 13,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.33/34,866.68 = 13,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.33x = 34,866.68 × 13,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.33x = 485,911,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,911,571.14/25,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.58

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