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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.29, 38,016.74 and 15,351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.29, 38,016.74 and 15,351.22 is: 23,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.29 : 38,016.74 = 15,351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.29/38,016.74 = 15,351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.29x = 38,016.74 × 15,351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.29x = 583,603,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,603,425.32/25,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.02

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