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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.80, 37,558.52 and 14,519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.80, 37,558.52 and 14,519.83 is: 21,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.80 : 37,558.52 = 14,519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.80/37,558.52 = 14,519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.80x = 37,558.52 × 14,519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.80x = 545,343,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,343,325.45/25,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,772.97

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