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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.92, 34,981.22 and 14,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.92, 34,981.22 and 14,170.92 is: 19,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.92 : 34,981.22 = 14,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.92/34,981.22 = 14,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.92x = 34,981.22 × 14,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.92x = 495,716,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,716,070.12/25,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.71

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