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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,139.80, 37,709.70 and 22,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,139.80, 37,709.70 and 22,296.70 is: 33,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,139.80 : 37,709.70 = 22,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,139.80/37,709.70 = 22,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,139.80x = 37,709.70 × 22,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,139.80x = 840,801,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,801,867.99/25,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,445.05

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