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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.56, 37,943.34 and 9,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.56, 37,943.34 and 9,704.68 is: 14,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.56 : 37,943.34 = 9,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.56/37,943.34 = 9,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.56x = 37,943.34 × 9,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.56x = 368,227,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,227,972.83/25,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.02

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