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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.74, 38,058.92 and 13,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.74, 38,058.92 and 13,683.02 is: 20,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.74 : 38,058.92 = 13,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.74/38,058.92 = 13,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.74x = 38,058.92 × 13,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.74x = 520,760,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,760,963.54/25,361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.33

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