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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,283.70, 37,919.88 and 14,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,283.70, 37,919.88 and 14,195.34 is: 21,289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,283.70 : 37,919.88 = 14,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,283.70/37,919.88 = 14,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,283.70x = 37,919.88 × 14,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,283.70x = 538,285,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,285,589.36/25,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.83

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