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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.56, 37,721.31 and 14,066.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.56, 37,721.31 and 14,066.42 is: 21,090.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.56 : 37,721.31 = 14,066.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.56/37,721.31 = 14,066.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.56x = 37,721.31 × 14,066.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.56x = 530,603,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,603,600.80/25,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.38

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