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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.94, 34,905.48 and 14,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.94, 34,905.48 and 14,675.50 is: 20,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.94 : 34,905.48 = 14,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.94/34,905.48 = 14,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.94x = 34,905.48 × 14,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.94x = 512,255,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,255,371.74/25,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.90

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