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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,163.70, 37,784.43 and 13,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,163.70, 37,784.43 and 13,499.70 is: 20,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,163.70 : 37,784.43 = 13,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,163.70/37,784.43 = 13,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,163.70x = 37,784.43 × 13,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,163.70x = 510,078,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,078,469.67/25,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.41

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