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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.70, 38,387.07 and 13,299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.70, 38,387.07 and 13,299.78 is: 19,913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.70 : 38,387.07 = 13,299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.70/38,387.07 = 13,299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.70x = 38,387.07 × 13,299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.70x = 510,539,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,539,585.84/25,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.63

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