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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.82, 38,002.97 and 13,643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.82, 38,002.97 and 13,643.44 is: 20,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.82 : 38,002.97 = 13,643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.82/38,002.97 = 13,643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.82x = 38,002.97 × 13,643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.82x = 518,491,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,491,180.12/25,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.41

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