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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.73, 37,779.26 and 13,502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.73, 37,779.26 and 13,502.73 is: 20,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.73 : 37,779.26 = 13,502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.73/37,779.26 = 13,502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.73x = 37,779.26 × 13,502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.73x = 510,123,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,123,147.38/25,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.74

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