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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.52, 37,866.77 and 11,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.52, 37,866.77 and 11,913.12 is: 17,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.52 : 37,866.77 = 11,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.52/37,866.77 = 11,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.52x = 37,866.77 × 11,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.52x = 451,111,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,111,315.46/25,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.67

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