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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,169.92, 37,672.74 and 18,504.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,169.92, 37,672.74 and 18,504.65 is: 27,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,169.92 : 37,672.74 = 18,504.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,169.92/37,672.74 = 18,504.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,169.92x = 37,672.74 × 18,504.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,169.92x = 697,120,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,120,962.42/25,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,696.59

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