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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.93, 37,839.02 and 15,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.93, 37,839.02 and 15,363.29 is: 23,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.93 : 37,839.02 = 15,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.93/37,839.02 = 15,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.93x = 37,839.02 × 15,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.93x = 581,331,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,331,760.76/25,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.46

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