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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,118.91, 37,624.77 and 13,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,118.91, 37,624.77 and 13,235.22 is: 19,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,118.91 : 37,624.77 = 13,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,118.91/37,624.77 = 13,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,118.91x = 37,624.77 × 13,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,118.91x = 497,972,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,972,108.40/25,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.59

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