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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.86, 34,908.41 and 13,965.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.86, 34,908.41 and 13,965.15 is: 19,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.86 : 34,908.41 = 13,965.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.86/34,908.41 = 13,965.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.86x = 34,908.41 × 13,965.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.86x = 487,501,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,501,347.73/25,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.98

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