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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.59, 37,719.82 and 14,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.59, 37,719.82 and 14,080.63 is: 21,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.59 : 37,719.82 = 14,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.59/37,719.82 = 14,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.59x = 37,719.82 × 14,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.59x = 531,118,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,118,829.09/25,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.67

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