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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333, 34,959.54 and 14,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333, 34,959.54 and 14,155 is: 19,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333 : 34,959.54 = 14,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333/34,959.54 = 14,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333x = 34,959.54 × 14,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333x = 494,852,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,852,288.70/25,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.90

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