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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.97, 34,979.90 and 14,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.97, 34,979.90 and 14,017.94 is: 19,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.97 : 34,979.90 = 14,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.97/34,979.90 = 14,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.97x = 34,979.90 × 14,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.97x = 490,345,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,345,894.42/25,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.06

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