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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.41, 37,773.02 and 20,758.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.41, 37,773.02 and 20,758.47 is: 31,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.41 : 37,773.02 = 20,758.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.41/37,773.02 = 20,758.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.41x = 37,773.02 × 20,758.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.41x = 784,109,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,109,998.69/25,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,052.13

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