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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.30, 38,007.45 and 24,819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.30, 38,007.45 and 24,819.90 is: 37,229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.30 : 38,007.45 = 24,819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.30/38,007.45 = 24,819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.30x = 38,007.45 × 24,819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.30x = 943,341,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,341,108.26/25,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,229.85

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