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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.78, 37,562.44 and 24,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.78, 37,562.44 and 24,964.94 is: 37,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.78 : 37,562.44 = 24,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.78/37,562.44 = 24,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.78x = 37,562.44 × 24,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.78x = 937,743,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,743,748.22/25,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,227.15

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