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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287, 34,896.06 and 14,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287, 34,896.06 and 14,109 is: 19,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287 : 34,896.06 = 14,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287/34,896.06 = 14,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287x = 34,896.06 × 14,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287x = 492,348,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,348,510.54/25,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.42

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