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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326, 38,004.12 and 11,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326, 38,004.12 and 11,475 is: 17,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326 : 38,004.12 = 11,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326/38,004.12 = 11,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326x = 38,004.12 × 11,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326x = 436,097,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,097,277.00/25,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,219.35

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