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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.71, 37,747.35 and 10,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.71, 37,747.35 and 10,366.92 is: 15,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.71 : 37,747.35 = 10,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.71/37,747.35 = 10,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.71x = 37,747.35 × 10,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.71x = 391,323,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,323,757.66/25,174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.32

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