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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.16, 37,969.62 and 13,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.16, 37,969.62 and 13,623.16 is: 20,416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.16 : 37,969.62 = 13,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.16/37,969.62 = 13,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.16x = 37,969.62 × 13,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.16x = 517,266,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,266,208.40/25,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.93

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