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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.31, 37,555.92 and 10,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.31, 37,555.92 and 10,983.08 is: 16,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.31 : 37,555.92 = 10,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.31/37,555.92 = 10,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.31x = 37,555.92 × 10,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.31x = 412,479,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,479,486.05/25,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,479.20

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