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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.62, 37,747.65 and 12,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.62, 37,747.65 and 12,010.26 is: 18,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.62 : 37,747.65 = 12,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.62/37,747.65 = 12,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.62x = 37,747.65 × 12,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.62x = 453,359,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,359,090.89/25,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.31

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