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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.99, 37,534.94 and 20,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.99, 37,534.94 and 20,139.44 is: 30,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.99 : 37,534.94 = 20,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.99/37,534.94 = 20,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.99x = 37,534.94 × 20,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.99x = 755,932,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,932,383.66/25,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,224.01

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