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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.67, 34,878.94 and 13,944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.67, 34,878.94 and 13,944.87 is: 19,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.67 : 34,878.94 = 13,944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.67/34,878.94 = 13,944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.67x = 34,878.94 × 13,944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.67x = 486,382,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,382,284.04/25,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.86

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