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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.09, 37,945.98 and 9,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.09, 37,945.98 and 9,713.72 is: 14,571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.09 : 37,945.98 = 9,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.09/37,945.98 = 9,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.09x = 37,945.98 × 9,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.09x = 368,596,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,596,624.85/25,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.29

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