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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.32, 37,734.72 and 12,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.32, 37,734.72 and 12,006.64 is: 18,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.32 : 37,734.72 = 12,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.32/37,734.72 = 12,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.32x = 37,734.72 × 12,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.32x = 453,067,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,067,198.54/25,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.22

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