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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.51, 34,995.87 and 14,746.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.51, 34,995.87 and 14,746.41 is: 20,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.51 : 34,995.87 = 14,746.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.51/34,995.87 = 14,746.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.51x = 34,995.87 × 14,746.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.51x = 516,063,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,063,447.33/25,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.08

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