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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.74, 37,830.27 and 11,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.74, 37,830.27 and 11,356.82 is: 17,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.74 : 37,830.27 = 11,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.74/37,830.27 = 11,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.74x = 37,830.27 × 11,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.74x = 429,631,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,631,566.94/25,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.31

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