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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.37, 34,908.98 and 13,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.37, 34,908.98 and 13,966.09 is: 19,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.37 : 34,908.98 = 13,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.37/34,908.98 = 13,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.37x = 34,908.98 × 13,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.37x = 487,541,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,541,799.39/25,296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.19

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