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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.80, 37,940.70 and 23,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.80, 37,940.70 and 23,565.80 is: 35,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.80 : 37,940.70 = 23,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.80/37,940.70 = 23,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.80x = 37,940.70 × 23,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.80x = 894,102,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,102,948.06/25,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,348.70

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