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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.76, 37,746.97 and 13,308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.76, 37,746.97 and 13,308.37 is: 19,968.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.76 : 37,746.97 = 13,308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.76/37,746.97 = 13,308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.76x = 37,746.97 × 13,308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.76x = 502,350,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,350,643.14/25,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.02

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