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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.88, 34,885.68 and 13,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.88, 34,885.68 and 13,948.44 is: 19,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.88 : 34,885.68 = 13,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.88/34,885.68 = 13,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.88x = 34,885.68 × 13,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.88x = 486,600,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,600,814.34/25,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.06

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