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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,925.57, 52,369.20 and 13,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,925.57, 52,369.20 and 13,844.25 is: 20,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,925.57 : 52,369.20 = 13,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,925.57/52,369.20 = 13,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,925.57x = 52,369.20 × 13,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,925.57x = 725,012,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,012,297.10/34,925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.79

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