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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.76, 34,995.80 and 14,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.76, 34,995.80 and 14,029.72 is: 19,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.76 : 34,995.80 = 14,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.76/34,995.80 = 14,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.76x = 34,995.80 × 14,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.76x = 490,981,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,981,275.18/25,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,360.64

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