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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.32, 37,701.96 and 10,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.32, 37,701.96 and 10,363.44 is: 15,539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.32 : 37,701.96 = 10,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.32/37,701.96 = 10,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.32x = 37,701.96 × 10,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.32x = 390,722,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,722,000.34/25,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.18

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