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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.58, 37,868.99 and 12,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.58, 37,868.99 and 12,083.49 is: 18,125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.58 : 37,868.99 = 12,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.58/37,868.99 = 12,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.58x = 37,868.99 × 12,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.58x = 457,589,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,589,561.98/25,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.53

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