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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.92, 34,982.60 and 14,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.92, 34,982.60 and 14,171.92 is: 19,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.92 : 34,982.60 = 14,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.92/34,982.60 = 14,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.92x = 34,982.60 × 14,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.92x = 495,770,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,770,608.59/25,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.09

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