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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.76, 37,924.29 and 10,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.76, 37,924.29 and 10,492.88 is: 15,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.76 : 37,924.29 = 10,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.76/37,924.29 = 10,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.76x = 37,924.29 × 10,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.76x = 397,934,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,934,834.43/25,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,744.98

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