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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.76, 38,032.14 and 24,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.76, 38,032.14 and 24,771.56 is: 37,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.76 : 38,032.14 = 24,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.76/38,032.14 = 24,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.76x = 38,032.14 × 24,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.76x = 942,115,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,115,437.94/25,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,157.34

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