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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.73, 37,931.91 and 14,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.73, 37,931.91 and 14,768.84 is: 22,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.73 : 37,931.91 = 14,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.73/37,931.91 = 14,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.73x = 37,931.91 × 14,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.73x = 560,210,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,210,309.68/25,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.44

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