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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.74, 37,954.32 and 10,512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.74, 37,954.32 and 10,512.86 is: 15,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.74 : 37,954.32 = 10,512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.74/37,954.32 = 10,512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.74x = 37,954.32 × 10,512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.74x = 399,008,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,008,452.56/25,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,774.99

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