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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.61, 37,744.56 and 14,784.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.61, 37,744.56 and 14,784.25 is: 22,145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.61 : 37,744.56 = 14,784.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.61/37,744.56 = 14,784.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.61x = 37,744.56 × 14,784.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.61x = 558,025,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,025,011.18/25,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.95

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