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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.84, 34,908.72 and 13,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.84, 34,908.72 and 13,966.10 is: 19,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.84 : 34,908.72 = 13,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.84/34,908.72 = 13,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.84x = 34,908.72 × 13,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.84x = 487,538,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,538,499.85/25,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.70

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