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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.12, 38,709.62 and 14,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.12, 38,709.62 and 14,098.67 is: 21,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.12 : 38,709.62 = 14,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.12/38,709.62 = 14,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.12x = 38,709.62 × 14,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.12x = 545,753,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,753,894.16/25,799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,153.98

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