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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.22, 38,049.82 and 14,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.22, 38,049.82 and 14,841.08 is: 22,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.22 : 38,049.82 = 14,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.22/38,049.82 = 14,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.22x = 38,049.82 × 14,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.22x = 564,700,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,700,422.61/25,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.42

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