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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.98, 37,991.93 and 9,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.98, 37,991.93 and 9,741.39 is: 14,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.98 : 37,991.93 = 9,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.98/37,991.93 = 9,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.98x = 37,991.93 × 9,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.98x = 370,094,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,094,158.28/25,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.80

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