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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.43, 34,991.82 and 14,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.43, 34,991.82 and 14,601.93 is: 20,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.43 : 34,991.82 = 14,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.43/34,991.82 = 14,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.43x = 34,991.82 × 14,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.43x = 510,948,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,948,033.20/25,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.43

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