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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.80, 37,724.70 and 22,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.80, 37,724.70 and 22,428.20 is: 33,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.80 : 37,724.70 = 22,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.80/37,724.70 = 22,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.80x = 37,724.70 × 22,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.80x = 846,097,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,097,116.54/25,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,642.30

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