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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.26, 37,719.81 and 10,360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.26, 37,719.81 and 10,360.02 is: 15,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.26 : 37,719.81 = 10,360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.26/37,719.81 = 10,360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.26x = 37,719.81 × 10,360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.26x = 390,777,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,777,986.00/25,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.62

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