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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,194.77, 37,767.08 and 12,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,194.77, 37,767.08 and 12,031.75 is: 18,035.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,194.77 : 37,767.08 = 12,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,194.77/37,767.08 = 12,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,194.77x = 37,767.08 × 12,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,194.77x = 454,404,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,404,004.63/25,194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.65

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