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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,097.44, 37,664.56 and 20,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,097.44, 37,664.56 and 20,226.08 is: 30,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,097.44 : 37,664.56 = 20,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,097.44/37,664.56 = 20,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,097.44x = 37,664.56 × 20,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,097.44x = 761,806,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,806,403.72/25,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,353.95

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