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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,288.73, 34,898.01 and 13,958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,288.73, 34,898.01 and 13,958.22 is: 19,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,288.73 : 34,898.01 = 13,958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,288.73/34,898.01 = 13,958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,288.73x = 34,898.01 × 13,958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,288.73x = 487,114,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,114,297.44/25,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.11

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