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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.92, 34,968.42 and 14,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.92, 34,968.42 and 14,008.62 is: 19,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.92 : 34,968.42 = 14,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.92/34,968.42 = 14,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.92x = 34,968.42 × 14,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.92x = 489,859,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,859,307.78/25,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.53

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