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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,306.52, 37,900.72 and 20,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,306.52, 37,900.72 and 20,005.92 is: 29,962.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,306.52 : 37,900.72 = 20,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,306.52/37,900.72 = 20,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,306.52x = 37,900.72 × 20,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,306.52x = 758,238,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,238,772.26/25,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,962.19

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