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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.76, 37,570.16 and 10,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.76, 37,570.16 and 10,253.12 is: 15,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.76 : 37,570.16 = 10,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.76/37,570.16 = 10,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.76x = 37,570.16 × 10,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.76x = 385,211,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,211,358.90/25,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.69

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