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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.61, 34,911.83 and 14,545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.61, 34,911.83 and 14,545.97 is: 20,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.61 : 34,911.83 = 14,545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.61/34,911.83 = 14,545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.61x = 34,911.83 × 14,545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.61x = 507,826,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,826,431.83/25,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.09

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