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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.58, 34,971.27 and 14,011.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.58, 34,971.27 and 14,011.19 is: 19,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.58 : 34,971.27 = 14,011.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.58/34,971.27 = 14,011.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.58x = 34,971.27 × 14,011.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.58x = 489,989,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,989,100.84/25,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.61

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