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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,294.46, 37,964.96 and 12,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,294.46, 37,964.96 and 12,823.34 is: 19,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,294.46 : 37,964.96 = 12,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,294.46/37,964.96 = 12,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,294.46x = 37,964.96 × 12,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,294.46x = 486,837,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,837,336.22/25,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,246.80

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