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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.63, 38,240.82 and 13,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.63, 38,240.82 and 13,014.33 is: 19,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.63 : 38,240.82 = 13,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.63/38,240.82 = 13,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.63x = 38,240.82 × 13,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.63x = 497,678,650.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,678,650.95/25,494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.92

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