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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,207.62, 37,753.92 and 12,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,207.62, 37,753.92 and 12,069.29 is: 18,076.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,207.62 : 37,753.92 = 12,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,207.62/37,753.92 = 12,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,207.62x = 37,753.92 × 12,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,207.62x = 455,662,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,662,820.35/25,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.39

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