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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,221.96, 37,774.62 and 24,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,221.96, 37,774.62 and 24,347.16 is: 36,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,221.96 : 37,774.62 = 24,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,221.96/37,774.62 = 24,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,221.96x = 37,774.62 × 24,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,221.96x = 919,704,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,704,717.08/25,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,464.44

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