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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,096.16, 37,635.95 and 8,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,096.16, 37,635.95 and 8,452.06 is: 12,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,096.16 : 37,635.95 = 8,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,096.16/37,635.95 = 8,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,096.16x = 37,635.95 × 8,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,096.16x = 318,101,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,101,265.30/25,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.30

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