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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.76, 38,024.64 and 24,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.76, 38,024.64 and 24,766.56 is: 37,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.76 : 38,024.64 = 24,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.76/38,024.64 = 24,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.76x = 38,024.64 × 24,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.76x = 941,739,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,739,528.04/25,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,149.84

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