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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.73, 37,574.34 and 6,329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.73, 37,574.34 and 6,329.39 is: 9,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.73 : 37,574.34 = 6,329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.73/37,574.34 = 6,329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.73x = 37,574.34 × 6,329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.73x = 237,822,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,822,463.98/25,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.01

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