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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.82, 34,989.88 and 14,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.82, 34,989.88 and 14,023.72 is: 19,352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.82 : 34,989.88 = 14,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.82/34,989.88 = 14,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.82x = 34,989.88 × 14,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.82x = 490,688,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,688,279.95/25,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.86

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