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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.91, 37,742.94 and 9,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.91, 37,742.94 and 9,363.45 is: 14,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.91 : 37,742.94 = 9,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.91/37,742.94 = 9,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.91x = 37,742.94 × 9,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.91x = 353,404,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,404,131.54/25,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.44

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