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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.23, 37,931.17 and 14,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.23, 37,931.17 and 14,768.34 is: 22,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.23 : 37,931.17 = 14,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.23/37,931.17 = 14,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.23x = 37,931.17 × 14,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.23x = 560,180,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,180,151.66/25,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.68

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