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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.62, 34,879.09 and 13,944.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.62, 34,879.09 and 13,944.25 is: 19,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.62 : 34,879.09 = 13,944.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.62/34,879.09 = 13,944.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.62x = 34,879.09 × 13,944.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.62x = 486,362,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,362,750.73/25,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.13

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