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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.21, 37,665.64 and 22,078.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.21, 37,665.64 and 22,078.31 is: 33,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.21 : 37,665.64 = 22,078.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.21/37,665.64 = 22,078.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.21x = 37,665.64 × 22,078.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.21x = 831,593,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,593,515.54/25,079.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,158.68

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