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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.88, 34,582.54 and 16,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.88, 34,582.54 and 16,113.72 is: 22,229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.88 : 34,582.54 = 16,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.88/34,582.54 = 16,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.88x = 34,582.54 × 16,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.88x = 557,253,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,253,366.45/25,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.78

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