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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.24, 38,053.84 and 11,321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.24, 38,053.84 and 11,321.96 is: 16,986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.24 : 38,053.84 = 11,321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.24/38,053.84 = 11,321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.24x = 38,053.84 × 11,321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.24x = 430,844,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,844,054.33/25,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.95

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