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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.54, 37,705.93 and 20,713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.54, 37,705.93 and 20,713.62 is: 30,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.54 : 37,705.93 = 20,713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.54/37,705.93 = 20,713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.54x = 37,705.93 × 20,713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.54x = 781,026,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,026,453.64/25,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,985.07

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