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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.54, 37,590.21 and 13,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.54, 37,590.21 and 13,963.86 is: 20,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.54 : 37,590.21 = 13,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.54/37,590.21 = 13,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.54x = 37,590.21 × 13,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.54x = 524,904,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,904,429.81/25,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.37

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