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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.92, 34,907.94 and 13,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.92, 34,907.94 and 13,966.50 is: 19,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.92 : 34,907.94 = 13,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.92/34,907.94 = 13,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.92x = 34,907.94 × 13,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.92x = 487,541,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,541,737.46/25,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.53

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