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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.78, 34,966.93 and 14,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.78, 34,966.93 and 14,007.63 is: 19,330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.78 : 34,966.93 = 14,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.78/34,966.93 = 14,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.78x = 34,966.93 × 14,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.78x = 489,803,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,803,782.66/25,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.97

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