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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.36, 38,703.98 and 14,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.36, 38,703.98 and 14,094.91 is: 21,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.36 : 38,703.98 = 14,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.36/38,703.98 = 14,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.36x = 38,703.98 × 14,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.36x = 545,529,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,529,044.27/25,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.34

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