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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.22, 37,898.13 and 7,731.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.22, 37,898.13 and 7,731.77 is: 11,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.22 : 37,898.13 = 7,731.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.22/37,898.13 = 7,731.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.22x = 37,898.13 × 7,731.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.22x = 293,019,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,019,624.59/25,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.21

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