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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.61, 38,704.35 and 14,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.61, 38,704.35 and 14,095.16 is: 21,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.61 : 38,704.35 = 14,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.61/38,704.35 = 14,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.61x = 38,704.35 × 14,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.61x = 545,544,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,544,005.95/25,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.72

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