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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.71, 37,508.82 and 10,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.71, 37,508.82 and 10,021.14 is: 15,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.71 : 37,508.82 = 10,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.71/37,508.82 = 10,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.71x = 37,508.82 × 10,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.71x = 375,881,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,881,136.45/25,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.61

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