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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,124.73, 37,695.69 and 15,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,124.73, 37,695.69 and 15,753.43 is: 23,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,124.73 : 37,695.69 = 15,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,124.73/37,695.69 = 15,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,124.73x = 37,695.69 × 15,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,124.73x = 593,836,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,836,413.72/25,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,635.54

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