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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,323.24, 37,995.98 and 13,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,323.24, 37,995.98 and 13,474.22 is: 20,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,323.24 : 37,995.98 = 13,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,323.24/37,995.98 = 13,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,323.24x = 37,995.98 × 13,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,323.24x = 511,966,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,966,193.64/25,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.25

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