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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.86, 34,982.46 and 14,019.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.86, 34,982.46 and 14,019.81 is: 19,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.86 : 34,982.46 = 14,019.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.86/34,982.46 = 14,019.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.86x = 34,982.46 × 14,019.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.86x = 490,447,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,447,442.53/25,351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,345.62

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