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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,103.78, 37,613.14 and 16,664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,103.78, 37,613.14 and 16,664.39 is: 24,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,103.78 : 37,613.14 = 16,664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,103.78/37,613.14 = 16,664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,103.78x = 37,613.14 × 16,664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,103.78x = 626,799,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,799,804.36/25,103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.35

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