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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.76, 37,807.72 and 12,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.76, 37,807.72 and 12,729.38 is: 19,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.76 : 37,807.72 = 12,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.76/37,807.72 = 12,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.76x = 37,807.72 × 12,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.76x = 481,268,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,268,613.95/25,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,083.00

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