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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.73, 37,575.60 and 21,985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.73, 37,575.60 and 21,985.82 is: 32,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.73 : 37,575.60 = 21,985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.73/37,575.60 = 21,985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.73x = 37,575.60 × 21,985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.73x = 826,130,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,130,190.11/25,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,913.91

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