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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.03, 37,932.44 and 9,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.03, 37,932.44 and 9,701.44 is: 14,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.03 : 37,932.44 = 9,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.03/37,932.44 = 9,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.03x = 37,932.44 × 9,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.03x = 367,999,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,999,147.38/25,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.03

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