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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,243.67, 37,823.66 and 15,353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,243.67, 37,823.66 and 15,353.03 is: 23,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,243.67 : 37,823.66 = 15,353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,243.67/37,823.66 = 15,353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,243.67x = 37,823.66 × 15,353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,243.67x = 580,707,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,707,709.92/25,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.09

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