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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.91, 34,968.04 and 14,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.91, 34,968.04 and 14,008.68 is: 19,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.91 : 34,968.04 = 14,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.91/34,968.04 = 14,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.91x = 34,968.04 × 14,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.91x = 489,856,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,856,047.57/25,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.41

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