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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.66, 37,498.52 and 13,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.66, 37,498.52 and 13,173.27 is: 19,721.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.66 : 37,498.52 = 13,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.66/37,498.52 = 13,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.66x = 37,498.52 × 13,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.66x = 493,978,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,978,062.69/25,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.53

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