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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.62, 37,953.85 and 6,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.62, 37,953.85 and 6,834.62 is: 10,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.62 : 37,953.85 = 6,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.62/37,953.85 = 6,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.62x = 37,953.85 × 6,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.62x = 259,400,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,400,142.29/25,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.91

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