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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.28, 37,741.88 and 6,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.28, 37,741.88 and 6,441.28 is: 9,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.28 : 37,741.88 = 6,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.28/37,741.88 = 6,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.28x = 37,741.88 × 6,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.28x = 243,105,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,105,938.55/25,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.91

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