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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.82, 34,991.26 and 14,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.82, 34,991.26 and 14,024.72 is: 19,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.82 : 34,991.26 = 14,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.82/34,991.26 = 14,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.82x = 34,991.26 × 14,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.82x = 490,742,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,742,623.95/25,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.24

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