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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.51, 37,730.89 and 10,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.51, 37,730.89 and 10,367.18 is: 15,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.51 : 37,730.89 = 10,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.51/37,730.89 = 10,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.51x = 37,730.89 × 10,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.51x = 391,162,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,162,928.19/25,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.76

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