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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.61, 37,561.86 and 13,963.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.61, 37,561.86 and 13,963.95 is: 20,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.61 : 37,561.86 = 13,963.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.61/37,561.86 = 13,963.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.61x = 37,561.86 × 13,963.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.61x = 524,511,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,511,934.95/25,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.93

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