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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.38, 37,965.66 and 12,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.38, 37,965.66 and 12,845.94 is: 19,240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.38 : 37,965.66 = 12,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.38/37,965.66 = 12,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.38x = 37,965.66 × 12,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.38x = 487,704,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,704,685.69/25,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.83

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